Arentshof in Bruges
Arentshof (Arent's Court) is a
cosy little square near the Church
of Our Lady and the
Groeninge Museum.
Arents House is the former Classical manor house belonging
to the noble Arents family. It now hosts a large collection of
paintings by the Brittish artist Frank Brangwyn, to whom the
museum owes its name.
The two massive columns at the
centre of Arentshof were once part of the former
"Waterhalle" on Market Square.
Interesting are the four sculpturs by artist Rik Poot,
representing the "Four Apocalyptic Knights".
From the Arent's Court one has a
splendid view towards the tower of the Church of Our Lady (122m)
and the Gothic façade of the Gruuthuse House, which now
houses the collection of the Gruuthuse
Museum.
On leaving Arent's Court the
visitor's attention is captivated by the Bonifacius Bridge.
It is one of the most beautiful bridges of Bruges. Though it
looks old enough to date from the Middle Ages, it is built in
1910.
Though not authentic, this bridge is undeniably a sight for sore
eyes and the place to be for lovers.
Close to the Arent's court is a
nice little shop: 'the bear
Necessities". Just
follow the horse-drawn
carriages as they leave the Arentshof and ... there
it is.
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