Sint-Franciscus Xaveriusziekenhuis

The Sint-Franciscus Xaveriusziekenhuis stands at the intersection of Spanish Loskaai and Oosterlingenplein, featuring a symmetrical facade with Renaissance architectural elements and round arch doors.

The hospital traces its origins to 1361 when the Zwartzusters began providing care for the sick, later establishing a permanent facility at Woensdagmarkt in 1807.

The Black Sisters devoted their lives to nursing care, receiving clothing from deceased patients which they redistributed to those in need throughout Bruges.

The medical center underwent extensive renovations between 1980 and 1985, preserving historical structures while integrating modern healthcare facilities across its 2,088 square meter campus.

The building combines preserved Renaissance elements with a 1961 extension, featuring fifteen bays across four stories under a mansard roof at Spanish Loskaai.

Location: Bruges

GPS coordinates: 51.21278,3.22556

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45