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Visit Bruges, Belgium a medieval and romantic city
Visit Bruges, Belgium a medieval and romantic city.
by Edited by Kellie Ormond
Bruges, Belgium is often known as "the Venice of the North" as Bruges is one of Europe's most beautiful and well-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Getting to Bruges could not be easier - you can choose to travel to Bruges by Eurostar or even take the car by ferry or Eurotunnel. and then drive to Bruges.
Bruges offers Criss-crossed by canals, and full of charming cobbled streets and lovely old buildings, you'll find cafés and restaurants offering tempting local dishes, and in the Bruges bars many varieties of Belgian beer.
Compact and mostly closed to traffic, Bruges is perfect for exploring on foot - see the city at a leisurely pace on your holiday to Bruges and spend hours wandering through the alleyways and market squares, past churches and museums, discovering stunning architecture and delightful shops selling homemade lace and exquisite chocolates. No Bruges holidays would be complete without tasting one of hundreds of local beers. For a weekend break Bruges has so much to see from art galleries displaying contemporary works as well as those of the Dutch and Flemish masters, to a diamond museum and a restored medieval hospital.
The medieval city itself has a number of beautiful and interesting landmarks and buildings. If you are taking a break in Bruges, here is our list of the most interesting places to see.
Markt and Burg No break in Bruges is complete without a visit to its famous old squares. The Markt and the Burg are Bruges' two main medieval squares, around which lay the older parts of the city.
An impressive and charming area, the Markt is the city's main square and commercial centre, surrounded by cafés and bars set in old gabled buildings. The 13th century Belfry tower rises majestically from the south side of the square.
Displaying over 900 years of architecture, Bruges' civic centre the Burg is considered the historical centre of the city. Here, amongst the stately civic buildings, you can find the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
You'll soon lose yourself in the sights and tastes that our Bruges breaks have to offer - the city is truly a feast for the senses. Great Getaways a number of different breaks to Bruges by Eurostar or even take your car a visit Bruges by ferry or Eurotunnel.
You can find out more about Bruges on www.greatgetaways.co.uk as well as on getting there by Eurostar or ferry or Eurotunnel.
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by Edited by Kellie Ormond
Bruges, Belgium is often known as "the Venice of the North" as Bruges is one of Europe's most beautiful and well-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Getting to Bruges could not be easier - you can choose to travel to Bruges by Eurostar or even take the car by ferry or Eurotunnel. and then drive to Bruges.
Bruges offers Criss-crossed by canals, and full of charming cobbled streets and lovely old buildings, you'll find cafés and restaurants offering tempting local dishes, and in the Bruges bars many varieties of Belgian beer.
Compact and mostly closed to traffic, Bruges is perfect for exploring on foot - see the city at a leisurely pace on your holiday to Bruges and spend hours wandering through the alleyways and market squares, past churches and museums, discovering stunning architecture and delightful shops selling homemade lace and exquisite chocolates. No Bruges holidays would be complete without tasting one of hundreds of local beers. For a weekend break Bruges has so much to see from art galleries displaying contemporary works as well as those of the Dutch and Flemish masters, to a diamond museum and a restored medieval hospital.
The medieval city itself has a number of beautiful and interesting landmarks and buildings. If you are taking a break in Bruges, here is our list of the most interesting places to see.
Markt and Burg No break in Bruges is complete without a visit to its famous old squares. The Markt and the Burg are Bruges' two main medieval squares, around which lay the older parts of the city.
An impressive and charming area, the Markt is the city's main square and commercial centre, surrounded by cafés and bars set in old gabled buildings. The 13th century Belfry tower rises majestically from the south side of the square.
Displaying over 900 years of architecture, Bruges' civic centre the Burg is considered the historical centre of the city. Here, amongst the stately civic buildings, you can find the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
You'll soon lose yourself in the sights and tastes that our Bruges breaks have to offer - the city is truly a feast for the senses. Great Getaways a number of different breaks to Bruges by Eurostar or even take your car a visit Bruges by ferry or Eurotunnel.
You can find out more about Bruges on www.greatgetaways.co.uk as well as on getting there by Eurostar or ferry or Eurotunnel.
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