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.