It’s a lovely, peaceful walk north along the canal to reach this stately redbrick church. Our Lady of the Pottery's infirmary, founded in 1276 to care for the elderly, the sick, and the poor as well as travelers and pilgrims, now holds a delightfully eclectic collection of religious articles. There’s also an ornate baroque chapel housing a 13th-century statue of the Madonna and Child, as well as tapestries and a pretty cloister. There are stained-glass windows depicting miracles, and a silver cabinet with reliquaries, candlesticks and baptismal fonts, all used during services today. This is hardly a blockbuster of a museum, but it is a charming and a cool oasis of calm, especially in the busy summer months.
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Potterie
Potterierei 79
Our Rating
Neighborhood
St. Anna, on the canal
Hours
Tues–Sun 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30–5pm
Transportation
Bus to J. & M. Sabbestraat
Phone
050/44–87–11
Prices
€4 adults, €3 those under age 26 and over 65, free for children under 12
Web site
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Potterie
Map
Potterierei 79 BrugesNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.