Leeuwenbrug
Leeuwenbrug is a bridge in Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders. Leeuwenbrug is situated nearby to the house Godshuis Goderickx Convent, as well as near St. James’s Church.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Belfry and St. James’s Church.
Belfry
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Belfry of Bruges is a medieval bell tower in the centre of Bruges, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other dangers. Belfry is situated 440 metres southeast of Leeuwenbrug.
St. James’s Church
Church
Photo: Le Fou, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St. James's Church is a Catholic church in Bruges, Belgium. Originally built around 1240, the church was considerably expanded in 1459 to match the rising affluence of Bruges, and was patronized by the Duke of Burgundy. St. James’s Church is situated 120 metres northeast of Leeuwenbrug.
Groeningemuseum
Museum
Photo: Le Fou, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Groeningemuseum is a municipal museum in Bruges, Belgium, built on the site of the medieval Eekhout Abbey. It houses a collection of Flemish and Belgian painting covering six centuries, from Jan van Eyck to Marcel Broodthaers. Groeningemuseum is situated 650 metres southeast of Leeuwenbrug.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ezelstraatkwartier and Boeveriewijk.
Leeuwenbrug
- Type: Bridge
- Also known as: “Leeuwbrug”
- Categories: arch bridge, historic site, and transportation
- Location: Bruges, Arrondissement of Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
51.21° or 51° 12′ 36″ northLongitude
3.21914° or 3° 13′ 9″ eastInception
1627Named after
SpeelmansreiOpen location code
9F356669+2MOpenStreetMap ID
way 737723288OpenStreetMap feature
historic=bridgeOpenStreetMap feature
man_made=bridgeWikidata ID
Q116112890
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In Other Languages
From German to Spanish—“Leeuwenbrug” goes by many names.
- German: “Leeuwenbrug (Brügge)”
- Spanish: “Leeuwenbrug (Brujas)”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Godshuis Goderickx Convent and De Republiek - Blauwe zaal.
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