In a stylish complex – a former church and its annexes – the life, ideas, and works of this religious artist are presented in various ways. Even 500 years later, Hieronymus Bosch, who lived from around 1450 to 1516 fires one’s imagination. Was he a member of a heretical sect or was he just very religious? In any event, his paintings are about the permanent battle between good and evil, heaven and hell. Unique is also that this collection is not only challenging you to look at the man's art, but also makes you think about his intentions.

The works are displayed in a large and beautiful church. The only fitting place to display Bosch's work. Real-size reproductions of all his paintings are exhibited in the gallery chambers and in the tower. A 15th-century studio has also been furnished in the basement and a film about Bosch’s life is periodically shown on the ground floor. The view of the city from the 40m-high tower is remarkable, but visitors are advised to be fit for the climb up and to beware of vertigo. Since the opening in 2007 more then 250.000 visitors came to this artmuseum.

Admission: Adults €6, children €3.

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• Marty - Riga 21 June 2011
  This former church is a must see in DB. It's hard to believe that the guy wasn't on drugs when he dreamed up these crazy religious paintings! Definitely check it out.