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Sint-Trudoabdij Male – Last Look Around

CherryPie — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:11:35 +0000

I share with you some just a couple more views of the monastery grounds before we leave for the next point of call on the journey.

The third photo shows the tree lined route to our next destination.

The Approach to Sint-Trudoabdij Male

CherryPie — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:17:42 +0000

After the visit to the Abbey we had a cup of coffee in the tea rooms nearby, they are just behind me as I took the first photograph. The tea room was complete with permanent Christian images and icons and a temporary Halloween display, which was both interesting and incongruous.

Sint-Trudoabdij Male – From Within

CherryPie — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:35:54 +0000

Due to the abbey not being completely open, these are the only pictures I managed from within.

Sint-Trudoabdij Male

CherryPie — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:16:19 +0000

The monastery has an interesting history but sadly it wasn’t fully open.

The Abbey:

was at one time the Castle of the Counts of Flanders. Built in the 12th century by Count Philip of Alsace (Filip van de Elzas), the original castle was destroyed by rebels from Ghent in 1382, and has been rebuilt and destroyed again by military action or accidental fire throughout the centuries. The vast moated castle-turned-abbey gives a good indication of the power and wealth of the former rulers of Flanders *

*Bruges smart guide (insight guides).

Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week

CherryPie — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:30:47 +0000

Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.
Juvenal

Sint-Trudoabdij Male – Grounds

CherryPie — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:07:27 +0000

It was suggested that on the first full day in Bruges that we might drive to another town because it was going to be the best day of the weekend weather-wise. I thought that if that was the case it would be ideal to do a walking tour of Bruges rather than sit in the car for long periods of time. A compromise was reached and we ventured out to some sites on the outskirts of Bruges.

The first port of call was to see Sint-Trudoabdij Male (St Trudo Abbey of the Sisters of the Holy Sepulchre) which is a significant site in Bruges. The grounds were quite spectacular with the autumn colours and leaves blowing about.