Thierry of Alsace (1099-1168) showing the phial that contains the blood of Jesus Christ during the Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges, Belgium

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The Procession of the Holy Blood is a large religious Catholic procession, dating back to the Middle Ages, which takes place each Ascension Day in Bruges, Belgium. The event is protected by the UNESCO as part of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Size: 3840px × 5760px
Location: Dijver, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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