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Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Catherine Church (Heilige Magdalenakerk), Bruges

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Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Catherine Church (Heilige Magdalenakerk), Bruges

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Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Catherine Church (Heilige Magdalenakerk), Bruges

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    Location: Brugge, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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    June 22, 2024

    The Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Catherine is one of the first neo-Gothic churches with English views that you will find on the European mainland. It has a long history and history that you can read all about at inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/82149

    To the east of the church lies the Astridpark. A small square was constructed in front of the church in 1893, where a statue of Mary from 1905 has stood since 1956. The statue, by Michel D'Hondt (1848-1932), bears the text "HET GEBUURTE 1904".

    YOT, a so-called 'laboratory for philosophy of life', has converted the church into a 'hospitable space where there is room for a variety of life questions'. The organization searches the church for 'contemporary forms of meaning and spirituality' and uses the site of the St. Magdalene Church and the Rectory that was baptized 'Madeleine in Bruges'. It is also Yot that had the statue of the homeless Christ placed in front of the church.

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      May 1, 2024

      The Church of Saint Magdalene (Madeleine in Brugge) is one of the earliest neo-Gothic churches in continental Europe. In this extraordinary church from the mid-19th century you will explore contemporary forms of meaning and spirituality. Madeleine in Brugge wants to be a little piece of heaven on earth, where everyone is welcome and can experience "a little piece of heaven". Madeleine in Brugge is also a real "experience church" with a 17-meter-long swing, a cozy café, interactive installations and idiosyncratic art. Every summer, from July to September, the church also starts a new summer project, so the look of the church changes regularly. Let Madeleine in Brugge surprise you or visit the church with an audio guide.
      Source:
      visitbruges.be/en/see-and-live/culture-and-heritage/holy-magdalenakerk-madeleine-brugge-saint-magdalene's-church

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        July 19, 2025

        The church is open daily and free of charge from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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