11 X Best Things To Do In Bruges!
Bruges
Bruges; is a picturastic small town in Belgium where you'll find beautiful medieval architecture, canals, greenery, an amazing local beer selection, delicious hand-made chocolate, luxurious lace, and restaurants & bars to explore. Bruges has amazing charm! Perfect for a long weekend.
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11 X Things To Do In Bruges
Stop by the market: Can you believe that this weekly market has been held here since 985? If you are visiting Bruges during the fall or winter months, you'll find here a beautiful and cozy Christmas market.
The central square of Bruges
Take a canal boat ride: The views and impressions you'll get from the water are always slightly different, it adds to a more complete image of Bruges.
Canal boat ride in Bruges
Walk around: There are pretty and colorful streets you can wander around in. A very popular area to walk in is Ten Wijngaerde Beguinage; back in the day, these pretty white houses were occupied by single emancipated women leading a celibate life. Nowadays, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict live here, allowing you a glimpse into their lives.
Note: The gates are open until 18:30, after that they are locked for the night.
Street art in Ten Wijngaerde Beguinage
Visit the Church of Our Lady: The biggest attraction here is the sculpture created by Michelangelo- The Madonna with Child, dating back to 1503.
Visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood: This is possibly one of the most unique Basilicas you’ll visit. Here you will find a piece of Christ himself, his blood to be exact believed to have been collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought here from the Holy Land. Just to be clear, you will not find actual blood here but rather a piece of his clothing.
Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges
Go up the Belfort Bell Tower: This beautiful 83-meter tower housing no less than 47 bells, dates back to the fifteenth century and is a proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Bellfort Bell Tower in Bruges
Good to know: Going up to the top is by using the stairs, 366 stairs to be exact. The lines might be long however it's worth it and not just for the views, you will also be able to hear the bells ringing on the hour, and it's no ordinary sound indeed!
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Have lunch or drink break in the square opposite the Town Hall: This building is definitely worth your attention! It was built between 1376 to 1420 in a Gothic style which is evident down to the smallest of details. You can also wander inside to admire the decor, art, and murals from the inside. All in all, it's a great location to chill and enjoy the vibes.
For all you lovers out there-Visit the VMinnewater Park: Right at the heart of it, you'll find what is referred to as the Lake of Love & Lover's bridge. The story is that once upon a time a young girl called Minna was in love with Stromberg, a warrior of a neighboring tribe.
Forbidden to be together by her father, Minna was to marry a man set up for her by her family. And so she escaped to the forest, only to die in her lover's arms from exhaustion once she was found. Tragic love story right? Now it is believed that if you walk over the bridge and kiss your loved one your love will be eternal.
Explore the lace craft stores: They make amazing items here and all by hand. There is a huge selection of items, styles, and colors.
Visit a museum: There is a fine selection of museums here to choose from depending on your interests. For example:
The Fine Arts Museum of Bruges
The Memling Museum
The Historium
The Cho-co story
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Beer, beer and more beer!
Don't leave here without tasting the divine Belgium chocolate & Local beer! There are many gorgeous little chocolate boutiques and small breweries here to visit.
Belgian Chocolates in Bruges
PRO TIP: It’s great to combine your visit to Bruges with a visit to Gent which isn’t too far away.
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Yours,
Diti