St. Walburga Church, Bruges

Name: St. Walburga Church
Address: 1 Sint-Maartensplein, 8000, Brugge, Bruges, Belgium
Telephone: +32 50 44 46 46

#11 among attractions in Bruges

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The St. Walburga Church is a 17th-century Roman-Catholic church in Bruges built by the Jesuits in a Baroque style. It is now a parish church and contains many valuable art objects. ()

Local name: Église Sainte-Walburge de Bruges Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 51°12'41"N, 3°13'45"E

Address

1 Sint-Maartensplein, 8000, BruggeCentrum (Sint-Walburgakerk)Bruges Belgium

Contact

+32 50 44 46 46

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Day trips

St. Walburga Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belfry, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Groeningemuseum, Markt.

~1540 ftSW
Medieval bell tower on market square
Belfry, Bruges
8 min walk • Rising majestically above the medieval skyline of Bruges, the Belfry of Bruges is an iconic symbol of the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This medieval bell tower, standing at a height of 83 meters, is a testament to the city's prominence in the Flemish...
~1330 ftSW
Church and pilgrimage site with holy relic
Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, the Basilica of the Holy Blood is a revered church that holds a profound place in the city’s history and religious life. This Romanesque and Gothic architectural jewel is most famous for housing a venerated relic: a cloth...
0.4 miS
Museum of classical Flemish art
Groeningemuseum, Bruges
12 min walk • The Groeningemuseum, nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Known for its extensive collection of Flemish and Belgian paintings, the museum offers visitors an...
~1480 ftSW
Popular central plaza with dining
Markt, Bruges
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, lies the historic Markt square, a vibrant and picturesque hub that has served as the city's commercial and social center for centuries. Enveloped by ornate and colorful buildings, Markt is not only a testament to the city's rich...
~1250 ftW
Museum with the history of Belgian fries
Frietmuseum, Bruges
7 min walk • The Frietmuseum is a museum in Bruges, Belgium, which is devoted to the history of potatoes and the production of Belgian fries. It describes itself as "the first and only museum dedicated to potato fries".
~710 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Choco-Story, Bruges
4 min walk • Choco-Story, the Chocolate Museum in Bruges, Belgium, is located in the sixteenth-century "Huis de Crone" building on Sint-Jansplein in central Bruges. This building was originally the home of a wine tavern. It later housed a bakery and, most recently, a furniture making shop.
~1300 ftS
Gothic architecture, Architecture, City hall
Bruges City Hall, Bruges
7 min walk • The City Hall of Bruges, Belgium, is one of the oldest city halls in the entire Netherlands region. It is located on Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the centre of Bruges.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Concertgebouw, Bruges
18 min walk • The Concertgebouw is a cultural centre in Bruges, Belgium. Located at 't Zand, it was completed in 2002 when Bruges was European Capital of Culture, designed by Paul Robbrecht and Hilde Daem.
~760 ftW
Square
Jan van Eyckplein, Bruges
4 min walk • Jan van Eyckplein, also known as Jan van Eyck Square, is a square located at the intersection of Academiestraat, Spiegelrei and Spanjaardstraat in Bruges, the capital and largest city of the West Flanders province in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The square is named for noted Northern Renaissance painter Jan van Eyck.
~1220 ftSW
Baroque architecture
Provostry of St. Donatian, Bruges
6 min walk • The Provostry of St. Donatian is a Baroque building on the Burg Square in Bruges, Belgium. Built in the 17th century, it served as the headquarters of the ecclesiastical seigniory of St. Donatian.
~1630 ftSW
Nightlife
Craenenburg, Bruges
8 min walk • Cranenburg House is a historic building located in the marketplace of Bruges, Belgium. George W. T.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Walburga Church?

Nearby attractions include Lucifernum, Bruges (3 min walk), Choco-Story, Bruges (4 min walk), St Annakerk, Bruges (4 min walk), Jan van Eyckplein, Bruges (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Walburga Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Walburga Church:

Bus

Brugge Sint-Walburgakerk • Lines: 16, 6 (1 min walk)
Brugge Koningsbrug • Lines: 14, 4, 43 (3 min walk)

Train

Brugge (29 min walk)