Old Civil Registry of the City of Bruges
Old Civil Registry of the City of Bruges, Renaissance building in Burg Square, Belgium.
The Old Civil Registry features a light-colored stone facade adorned with rich decorations, gold accents, and distinctive red window frames.
Built between 1534 and 1537, the structure served as a courthouse until 1983 when it began housing the administrative services of Bruges.
Seven bronze statues from 1883 represent legal allegories including Prudence, Moses, Fidelity, Justice, Temperance, Aaron, and Strength.
Located at Burg 11a in Bruges, the building opens daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with an entrance fee of 6 euros.
The building maintains its original Renaissance elements while incorporating a traditional Gothic structure, making it an early example of Renaissance architecture in Flanders.
Location: Bruges
Inception: 1537
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Operator: Stad Brugge
Address: Blinde-Ezelstraat 2
GPS coordinates: 51.20839,3.22750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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