Christian relic

The beautiful city of Bruges in Belgium is so well maintained it is said that strolling through town is like walking through a gallery of European architecture. But it’s not only the buildings which bring it fame. The city is home to the Basilica of the Holy Blood, said to hold one of the most venerated relics in all of Christianity – a cloth with the blood of Jesus. The Basilica of The Holy Blood, Bruges: Crusades and Relics The earliest fortifications of Bruges date back to the 1 st century AD and it is now famous for its traditional lace works and many historic structures that date to the Middle Ages. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage