Immerse yourself in 900 years of history with the St. John's Hospital in Bruges, where hospitality and empathy have been at the heart of this iconic place. Since the 12th century, St. John’s Hospital welcomed everyone with open arms, offering care and shelter regardless of origin or social class. Today, that spirit lives on in its museum—a warm space that touches the heart and connects you to the past. 🤍 What can you experience during your visit? 🔸 Masterpieces by Hans Memling 🎨 – Admire the world-famous Memling collection and be inspired by other fascinating works of ancient and contemporary art. 🔸 Ancient Medical Instruments 🩺 – Discover how medicine was practiced centuries ago through objects that tell stories of healing and hope. 🔸 The Old Pharmacy 💊 – Travel back in time to a 17th-century pharmacy surrounded by medicinal herbs and secrets from medieval apothecaries. 🔸 Stories of Hospitality and Empathy 🤲 – Learn moving stories reflecting the dedication of the monks and nuns who cared for the sick for centuries. 🔸 Striking Sculptures 🗿 – Don’t miss "The Bridge" by Patricia Piccinini and the imposing chimera that watches over the site, symbols of the connection between past and present. 💡 A museum that will make your heart race, not just for its art and history, but for the warmth that still fills every corner. 📍 Visit and feel the essence of hospitality through the centuries! #Bruges #SintJanHospital #ArtAndHistory #Memling #BrugesMuseums #culturaltourism #slowtourism #museumpassmusee #visitbruges #visitflanders
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