Sint-Salvatorskathedraal, Bruges

Feeling quite full we needed to walk off our big breakfast so set out to see the sites, which of course was going to include a church or two. The first church we came across was Sint-Salvatorskathedraal, St. Salvator's Cathedral or the Holy Savior Cathedral, which is Bruges' official cathedral and main church. The building has survived well since its initial construction in the l0th century and numerous renovations since. The church replaced the Sint Donatius Church as the official cathedral following the destruction of the St. Donatius in the 18th century by the French. Sint Salvator became the city cathedral following Belgium's independence in 1830.

This church is amazing with so many pieces of stunning Flemish art, ancient tapestries, and murals from the 13th century adorning the walls. Medieval tombs are on display in the alcoves with stunning stained glass windows as their backdrops. To be able to be so close to these historic burial sites is really quite something. This church is filled with intricate detail and there is so much to see and admire, so deceptive from the quite simple and unadorned exterior.Read more