AccessibleEU: Site Visits in Bruges, Belgium. Building Bridges between Heritage and Inclusion

Tuesday June 25 and Wednesday June 26, 2024
The city guded tours are free of charge.

Language: Dutch
Registration is required. (See below)

Discover the harmony between heritage and accessibility

It is not always easy to make immovable heritage accessible. But it is possible!

During these 2 days you will discover the success factors of accessible heritage projects through site visits. You look at projects with heritage value from different angles, guided by experts. Buildings, environments, experience and even mobility within a heritage context are discussed.

Organised by INTER in association with the AccessibleEU Resource Centre and The International Union of Architects.

City walk

Discover the enchanting city of Bruges during a special city walk that combines heritage and accessibility. Stroll through the centuries-old streets and along the picturesque canals. We follow routes that are more accessible for wheelchair users and people with mobility limitations. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site as we walk past beautiful medieval buildings and famous landmarks.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Bruges’ past, focusing on inclusion without compromising the city’s beauty and heritage.

Gruuthuse Museum and BRUSK Exhibition Hall

After a renovation period of 5 years, the Bruges Gruuthuse Museum opened its doors again. The city palace was restored, the route was renewed and the museum broadened its public outreach.

The museum had many challenges in terms of accessibility. It is a historic monument with three floors. There are always small differences in level between the rooms.
The museum focused heavily on the experience of visitors with hearing or visual impairments. Visitors with sensory disabilities now experience Gruuthuse’s stories, for example, via tactile stations.

Discover the future of art in the heart of the city center of Bruges during an exclusive site visit to the BRUSK shipyard. Musea Brugge is building the future in the heart of the city center of Bruges.

With the new BRUSK exhibition hall, the BRON research center, the renovation of the Groeninge Museum and the construction of a new, green art site in the middle of the Bruges Museum Quarter, they invest in an innovative, contemporary art policy with an impact far beyond our national borders.

During the visit you will have a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes at this progressive project that makes us dream of high-profile exhibitions, vibrant meetings and a green museum park.

Provincial Court

Discover the grandeur of the Provincial Court during a special visit that puts heritage and accessibility in the spotlight. As an iconic symbol of the provincial government, this historic building celebrates more than 125 years on the Market Square of Bruges.

Further details of places, meeting points, timings and Registration

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INTER City Tours events information, 25 and 26 June 2024.