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Memling in Sint-Jan Hospitaalmuseum

Mariastraat 38, Bruges 8000, Belgium
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Ranked #15 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Speciality Museums
Traveller Description: The Memling in Sint-Jan Hospitaalmuseum was originally the 12th century Hospital of Saint John. In the 1400s the painter Hans Memling arrived in... more »
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East Midlands
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

So much more than the Memlings. A beautiful building. Ancient rteasures all aound. The Pharmacy is interesting and staff hand you a leaflet in your chosen language as well as answering questions. The gardens are pleasant to walk in. modern shops in another area + a restaurant and cafe (Cafe a good choice for lunch on a hot day as... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

So good we went twice! The Memling portraits are on a par with Vermeer, in my opinion and the religious triptychs are fantastic. Look at the ark with the St Ursula legend. Wow! More

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Thornhill, Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The layout is excellent and the quaity of the artwork outstanding. One of my reasons to visit Bruges was to see this gallery. More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This great building, great on all counts. There is a good display of paintings etc with loads of spaceto walk around. It was originally a hospital ward with little box-beds in about 6 rows down the building. It must have been very cold, but I suppose it was better then nothing. You can also go and look at the old... More

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Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

My introduction to Hans Memling works. though they were wonderful! More

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Godalming, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This was interesting showed you many old documents and various items not that many medical though,more on the history side of the building and nuns etc More

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Aldershot
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Not much hospital instruments to see, more about the religious side to medicine. More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

pharmacy interesting. the hospital buildilng is beautiful but staff is stiff and unpleasant and not helpful with explanation More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

While overall worthy of a visit, I found this museum to be a little confusing. There are several areas that are currently under refurbishment, and we were not able to see all of the Memling paintings, as one part of the chapel is blocked off. English language information is available on cards for some areas, but I did not see... More

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Denver
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

There was quite a bit of unique are and it is also part of the multi museum ticket. I would make sure to see this one. More

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