Church of Our Lady, Bruges

Church of Our Lady, Bruges The Church of Our Lady (Dutch: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, French: Église Notre-Dame, German: Liebfrauenkirche) is a Roman Catholic church in Bruges, Belgium. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is one of the city's most important buildings and tourist attractions. The church is the oldest building in Bruges. It was built in the Romanesque style between the 11th and 13th centuries. The tower was added in the 14th century. The church was heavily damaged in a fire in 1482. It was rebuilt in the Gothic style. The church was damaged again in a fire in 1559. It was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. The church was damaged again in a fire in 1718. It was rebuilt in the Baroque style. The church is the burial place of Charles the Bold, the last Valois Duke of Burgundy. His tomb is in the eastern chapel.