Basilica of the Holy Blood: this stunning Gothic church in Burg Square houses a vial of blood that the faithful believe belongs to Jesus and was brought to Bruges following the conclusion of the first crusade. Visitors will notice the huge difference in architectural styles between the Roman chapel underground and the heavy Gothic ornate designs in the main chapel.

Church of our Lady: a Gothic masterpiece and icon of Bruges, this Gothic church is also the final resting place of the famous Madonna and Child marble sculpture by the well-known Italian artist Michelangelo, dating back 500 years.

St Salvator Cathedral: from its humble beginnings as a town church in the 10th century, this place of worship was given cathedral status 900 years later and remains the most significant place of worship in Bruges today. Works of art salvaged from the former cathedral of Bruges, St Donatius, are on display here, as is a podium dating back more than 400 years.

The Belfry: 366 steps up Bruges’s famous Belfry tower, visitors get a great a panorama of the city and a look at some intriguing artefacts including a treasure room and the clock towers peculiar mechanism. The tower’s carillon features 47 chiming bells.

Jerusalem Church: one of the more unusual places of worship in Bruges is this Italian-designed church with its unique eight-sided tower and impressive stained glass windows. The slightly creepy chapel features an effigy of the deceased Jesus.