The protected building 't Zwart Huis in Bruges was built in 1482 and used to be called 'De Pensée'. The late-Gothic building was originally a merchant's house with a tower on the left sidewall.
The protected building 't Zwart Huis in Bruges was built in 1482 and used to be called 'De Pensée'. The late-Gothic building was originally a merchant's house with a tower on the left sidewall.
This historic building with its 19 m high anchored plate stones on top of a baseboard of Tournai limestone is one of the most impressive in Bruges. The screen facade was originally higher and finished with battlements and now has a stepped top in the middle. The windows are rectangular with sandstone cross-bar frames, stained glass and linked pointed arches with three-passes on parapets.
In the monumental foyer of the Bistro 't Zwart Huis you will find several valuable interior details including a beautiful wood sculpture above one of the authentic fireplaces. Also note the Tudor Arch Gate with its natural stone frame, characterised by Crockets and Ballflowers.
"IN BRUGES" starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes was filmed at Bistro Zwarte Huis in Bruges, Belgium.
Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.
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