BRUGES, Belgium — Gilded statues adorn the exterior of the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a medieval church on Burg Square. The ornate Gothic structure, famous for housing a relic of Christ's blood, features elaborate architectural decoration including these golden figures. These sculptural elements demonstrate the rich artistic traditions of medieval religious architecture.
Photograph by David Coleman. The golden statues on the Basilica of the Holy Blood exemplify the elaborate decoration typical of medieval religious architecture. The basilica, built in the 12th century and modified in later periods, combines Romanesque and Gothic elements in its design. The gilded figures represent part of the extensive sculptural program that adorns this important religious monument, reflecting both the wealth of medieval Bruges and the significance of its religious institutions. These architectural embellishments demonstrate the sophisticated artistic traditions that flourished in medieval Flanders, particularly in religious buildings. The basilica's location on Burg Square, alongside other significant civic and religious buildings, emphasizes its central role in both the spiritual and cultural life of historic Bruges.
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Location: Burg Square, Arrondissement Brugge, Flanders, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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