Nowadays, this 19th century former hospital is situated in the heart of the city. With 21 meeting and banquet halls, an inner garden, terraces and hallways, this is the perfect location for seminars, workshops and larger symposiums.

The congress centre is located in a 19th century former hospital, situated and part of the large complex of the medieval St. John's hospital, one of the oldest still existing hospitals in Europe.

In the 1970's a new general hospital was built in Bruges so that after 8 centuries the St. John's hospital lost its function. It was transformed into a museum and a congress center. In the buildings of the 19th century is now the cultural center 'Oud Sint-Jan' were numerous congresses and exhibitions are regularly organized.

How to get there?

By car:
The site of Ancient Saint-John's is located in the historical centre of Bruges. The centre is easily accessible via the E40 Brussels - Ostend. You take exit 8 and drive until the second traffic lights where you turn right. Then you follow the signs to the railway station of Bruges (passing by two roundabouts). Drive under the railway bridge.
When reaching the forefront of the station you follow the signs of "Oud Sint-Jan", to the left. Via Oostmeers and Zonnekemeers you will arrive at our centre.

On foot:
The site of Ancient Saint-John's (Oud Sint-Jan) is only a 5 minutes' walk away from the railway station. When you leave the station (direction Bruges) you cross the station square. Then you follow the signs via Oostmeers and Zonnekemeers.

Site 'Oud Sint-Jan'
Mariastraat 38
B-8000 Brugge
T +3250476100
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