Photos: Inconnu (mention de 316 et VED en bas de l'image)., Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Larry from Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Tilly antoine, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Inconnu (mention de 316 et VED en bas de l'image)., Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Larry from Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Tilly antoine, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Michelangelo's Madonna, in the Church of Our Lady
Your local guide
Hanne Lauwers
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Highlights
- One of the tallest brick spires in the world
- A Michelangelo Madonna, described in detail
- A Renaissance work outside Italy
- Centuries of building, explained
- Bruges' church, one artist's mark
About this tour
This session covers the Church of Our Lady and the Michelangelo sculpture it holds. You see the church's tall brick spire from outside and hear how long it took to build, then hear a detailed description of the marble Madonna from the chapel doorway. It is a focused look at one of the few Michelangelo works outside Italy.
We start with a sound check outside the church, since the square can be busy with visitors. I describe the sculpture carefully from where filming is allowed, then take your questions about the artist or the church as we go. A short reading list follows by message afterwards.
It suits anyone with an interest in Renaissance sculpture or Gothic architecture. It also works well before visiting the church yourself, as background for what is inside.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Bruges before heading out.
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Church of Our Lady exterior 21 min
The camera takes in the church's tall brick spire, one of the tallest of its kind in the world, and I explain how long it took to complete.
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Madonna chapel doorway 21 min
From the chapel doorway you see the marble sculpture Michelangelo carved as a young man, and I describe it in detail since filming it up close is not permitted.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Bruges: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Moules-frites and Historic Centre, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Brussels time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Bruges, showing you Church of Our Lady exterior and Madonna chapel doorway live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Bruges live with my phone.
Times shown in Brussels time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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