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Basilica of the Holy Blood

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A revered site containing a revered relic said to be Christ's blood.

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Situated on the Burg Square, the Basilica of the Holy Blood comprises two distinct chapels: a dark Romanesque lower chapel and an elegant Gothic upper chapel. The basilica is named for its treasured relic, a vial believed to contain the blood of Christ, brought back from the Holy Land. Visitors are often moved by the tranquil beauty and spiritual significance of the space, which also hosts an annual procession.

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Houses a relic of the Holy Blood.

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Burg 13, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

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Early afternoons are best to avoid crowds.

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