A place with a soul. Looking for silence and beauty. Visit the Major Seminary of Bruges and discover BIBLIA.
Former Dune Abbey
The Major Seminary is a unique place to discover the secrets of the Bible. For centuries the Biblie was read and lived, first by the monks and later, until today, by teachers and students. Located in the beautiful Potterierei, a mere 15 minute walk from the city centre, you will find the walled complex of the former Dune Abbey. Walk through the grand gate and experience the quietness and calmness. You enter via the atrium and feel how the glorious history comes to life.
Cloister aisle
One of the most remarkable and impressive show places is the monumental cloister aisle. It gives you acces to the heart of the abbey and there, in the Chapter Room and two neighbouring rooms, you will find Biblia, the new Biblical Experience Centre. We challenge you to step into a story, to discover, to gain new insights and to experience the richness of different Biblical topics.
Klaas Verplancke and Arevik d’Or know how to appeal to young and old thanks to their internationally appreciated drawing and animation art. Their talents have been commissioned by The New Yorker, The New York Times, Pentagram, MoMA, Marc O’Polo and more top clients worldwide.
Their illustrations and animations give poetic depth to the journey through the world of the Bible. The story of Abraham, Moses and Jezus is very contemporary and gives life and meaning to people who are committed to building a society where peace and justice reign. These characters tell us their experiences.
BIBLIA in the Major Seminary is a match made in heaven. BIBLIA is an exposition about the Bible. Come visit us and discover the unique site. The glorious history of this place and the inspiring stories will certainly touch you. Groups can book a guide (reservation required, mail to: info@biblia.be) or discover BIBLIA via an audioguide.
Take a look inside Biblia and the Major Seminary
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Opening hours
Individuals: Tuesday to Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (last access: 5 p.m.) Group visit: reservation required info@biblia.be, visits possible Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Prices
Individual visit: € 12
Group visit, 10 people or more: € 10 per person
Teacher’s license: € 10
Seniors, 65+: € 10
Youngsters (13-25 y.o.): € 8
Children (7-12 y.o.): € 5
6 years and younger: free
Guide: + € 25 per group
Year subscription by name: € 25/year
Groups can visit Biblia with audioguide or with a guide. Reservation required for groups with 10 or more people. If you prefer a guide, you can e-mail to info@biblia.be. A guided visit in English is possible Monday to Saturday. If you wish to have a drink after your visit, rent a conference room or have lunch (only on weekdays) in the refectory of the Mayor Seminary, please mail to: info@biblia.be.
Contact
BIBLIA is part of the site of the Major Seminary Bruges (Potterierei 72, 8000 Bruges). • By car: via Dampoort and the Potterierei, there is free parking on site. • By train: next to the station there are free shuttel busses every twenty minutes (16 pers.). Gett of the bus at the Langerei, after that it is another two minute walk. • By bus (de lijn): Via bus 2 (Coiseaukaai). Get off at J&M Sabbestraat. • By bike: Next to the train station there are bikes for rent. It is a fifteen minute ride from the station to Biblia.
Reviews
“Fantastic experience in the Major Seminary, a lot of interactive insentives. It is really worth a visit!” Priest-norbertine Huub Gerits about his visit in Biblia
BIBLIA exceeds my expectations! I took the time to take it all in. Very nice that Christianity, Judaism and Islam are discussed together. Peter Finaut
A world we thought we knew, and yet very surprising!
Wonderful exposition in a very new way!
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