Provostry of St. Donatian, Bruges

Name: Provostry of St. Donatian
Address: Bruges, Belgium

#19 among attractions in Bruges

Baroque architecture

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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. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 51°12'31"N, 3°13'35"E

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Centrum (Sint-Walburgakerk)Bruges Belgium

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Provostry of St. Donatian – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belfry, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Church of Our Lady, Groeningemuseum.

~370 ftSW
Medieval bell tower on market square
Belfry, Bruges
2 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...
~220 ftSE
Church and pilgrimage site with holy relic
Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges
2 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...
~1520 ftS
Spire-topped church and Michelangelo art
Church of Our Lady, Bruges
8 min walk • The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, stands as a towering testament to the city's rich medieval heritage. With its brick spire reaching an impressive height of 122 meters, it is one of the tallest structures in the country and a remarkable example of the soaring...
~1210 ftS
Museum of classical Flemish art
Groeningemuseum, Bruges
6 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...
~1560 ftSW
Art-filled religious edifice with tower
St. Salvator's Cathedral, Bruges
8 min walk • St. Salvator's Cathedral, an iconic church in Bruges, Belgium, stands as a prominent feature of the city's skyline. It's the main church of the city and a site where history and artistry converge. Although not as towering as the famed Belfry of Bruges, the cathedral's...
~1350 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Gruuthusemuseum, Bruges
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bruges, a medieval gem of Belgium, the Gruuthusemuseum offers a captivating journey through the city's rich history and culture. Housed in the palatial residence of the Lords of Gruuthuse, this museum stands as a testament to the opulent...
~500 ftW
Popular central plaza with dining
Markt, Bruges
3 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...
~1220 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Walburga Church, Bruges
6 min walk • 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.
~1080 ftNW
Museum with the history of Belgian fries
Frietmuseum, Bruges
6 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".
~800 ftN
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.
~250 ftSE
Gothic architecture, Architecture, City hall
Bruges City Hall, Bruges
2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Provostry of St. Donatian?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges (2 min walk), Bruges City Hall, Bruges (2 min walk), Provinciaal Hof, Bruges (2 min walk), Historium, Bruges (2 min walk).

How to get to Provostry of St. Donatian by public transport?

The nearest stations to Provostry of St. Donatian:

Bus

Brugge Wollestraat • Lines: 1, 11, 16, 6 (2 min walk)
Brugge Markt • Lines: 12, 14, 43 (2 min walk)

Train

Brugge (23 min walk)
Brugge-Sint-Pieters (37 min walk)