For more than a millennium, Bruges’ churches have been active centers of religious life. Through centuries of expansion, fires, destruction, the Iconoclasm, and resurrection, these Belgian churches have survived and persevered, and they remain an integral part of the local scene today for anyone visiting this iconic city. Read about the top five churches in Bruges >
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The Blood of Christ—in Belgium
For Christians around the world, certain places simply hold more significance than others: Rome, Jerusalem, Vatican City, Fatima. To that list, another should be added. Bruges, Belgium, may not automatically register as a destination of importance or as a pilgrimage site, but if the story is true, it should be. The Basilica of the Holy Blood in the heart of Bruges, impressive in its own right, also contains a vial with drops of Jesus’ blood. Naturally, I had to see it. Read about it >
Stephen Travels 