Bruges
Belgium
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Bruges (/bruːʒ/; Dutch: Brugge [ˈbrʏɣə]; French: Bruges [bʁyːʒ]; German: Brügge) is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country. [Source Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruges).
Population : 118284 habitants
Superficy : 138.4 habitants
Images from Bruges
Activities in Bruges
1 Rozenhoedkaai and Bruges canals
This world-famous city view of the Belfry and the canals is the most photographed spot in Bruges. Discover many more special places and hidden pearls during a boat trip on the canals.
Huidenvettersplein 6, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
2 Market Square
The Markt (Market Square) has been dominated for centuries by the 83-metre-high Belfry. Surrounded by colourful houses, the Markt is the regular standing place for the city’s famous horsedrawn carriages.
Burg 3, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
3 Burg Square
A majestic architectural square, with as its highlight the 14th century City Hall, as well as the Liberty of Bruges, the former Civil Registry and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
Burg 15, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
4 Former Hansa Quarter
From the 13th to the 15th century Bruges was the greatest trading crossroads in North-West Europe. Marvel at the magnificent facades, where the embassies of the trading nations and the mansions of the leading merchants were once located.
Jan van Eyckplein 3, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
5 Flemish primitives
During the 15th century, Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling came to live and work in Bruges. Admire the masterpieces of these Flemish primitives in the Groeninge Museum and the Saint John’s Hospital.
Groeninge 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
6 Flemish primitives (Saint-Jean Hospital)
During the 15th century, Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling came to live and work in Bruges. Admire the masterpieces of these Flemish primitives in the Groeninge Museum and the Saint John’s Hospital .
Mariastraat 38, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
7 Church of Our Lady
The second tallest brick church tower in the world (115.5 metre) is a testimony to the great skill of the Bruges master builders. Inside, the highlight is the stunningly beautiful Madonna and Child by Michelangelo.
Brugge O.L.V. Kerk, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
9 Lake of love
This rectangular lake was once the mooring place for barges that sailed the inland waterways between Bruges and Ghent. Today, together with the restful Minnewater Park, it is the most romantic spot in the city.
Begijnenvest -, Begijnhof, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
10 Concert Hall
In the Concert Hall you can enjoy classical music and contemporary dance, but also the visual arts. The Concertgebouw Circuit is a discovery route that takes you behind the scenes.
't Zand 34, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
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