Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk

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    opposite the Memlingmuseum, Mariastraat, city centre
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Lonely Planet review

The Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk is a dark, sober building that dates from the 13th century and is most noted for its art treasures. Of these, the Madonna and Child by Michelangelo is the undisputed gem. This small marble statue (1504) was bought in Italy by a Bruges merchant and was the only work of art by Michelangelo to leave Italy in his lifetime. Although pilfered several times by occupying forces, the statue has always been returned.

It's also possible to visit the tombs of Charles the Bold (Karel de Stoute) and his daughter, Mary of Burgundy.