Sint-Janshospitaal

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“This museum is housed in the former Sint-Janshospitaal (Hospital of St. John), where the earliest wards date from the 13th century. ”

– Frommer's

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"This gilded oak reliquary looks like a mini Gothic cathedral, painted with scenes from the life of St Ursula, including highly realistic Cologne cityscapes." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Of all the museums that make Bruges one of Europe's great cultural cities, the Sint-Janshospitaal stands out for its superb art as well as its historical role." Full review
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Don't miss the small but fascinating apotheek, or pharmacy.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Home to an impressive collection of Hans Memling paintings, the Oud Sint-Janshospitaal is one of the oldest surviving medieval hospitals in Europe." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Built in the 12th century and magnificently preserved, this was a working, charitable hospital of the Middle Ages, one of whose wards is depicted in an ancient painting hung near the main..." Full review