Basilica of the Holy Blood
The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a minor basilica and museum located in Bruges, Belgium. Incepted in 1157, it features Romanesque architecture and Gothic architecture, and is dedicated to Basil of Caesarea and the Blood of Christ. It is among the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:15. Wheelchair access is not available. Temperatures are highest in July and August at highs of 21 °C and lows of 15 °C, with rain around 73 mm to 77 mm over about 12 days. January and February are the coldest months with highs of 6 °C to 7 °C and lows of 2 °C. October and November see the most rain, with 84 mm on about 14 days and 83 mm on about 16 days.
To reach the location, the nearest airport is Ostend-Bruges International Airport in Oostende, Belgium, located 25 km away. The capital city of Brussels is 88 km away. Nearby sights include the Belfry of Bruges at 0.1 km, the Groeningemuseum at 0.3 km, the Church of Our Lady, Bruges at 0.4 km, the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde, Bruges at 1.2 km, and Gravensteen at 38.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 54 | 60 | 47 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 77 | 74 | 84 | 83 | 81 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
