Don’t leave Belgium without seeing this city

🕰️ A Day Trip to Bruges from Brussels: Fairytale Streets, Canals & Chocolate Dreams Just an hour from Brussels by train, Bruges (Brugge) is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns — cobbled lanes, dreamy canals, and stepped-gable houses make it feel like stepping into a postcard. Here’s how to make the most of a perfect day in Bruges. 🚆 Getting There: By Train: Direct trains run frequently from Brussels Central, Midi, and Nord stations to Bruges. Journey Time: Approximately 1 hour. Ticket Price: Standard second-class fare for young adults (under 26 years old) costs only €7.70. 🌆 Top Attractions & Photo Spots: 🏛️ Market Square (Markt) The beating heart of Bruges, surrounded by colorful guild houses and buzzing with life. Perfect starting point. 🏰 Belfort (Belfry of Bruges) Climb 366 steps for one of the best panoramic views in Belgium. ⛪ Basilica of the Holy Blood Tiny, mysterious, and rich in legend. Housed in Burg Square, also worth a wander. 🌉 Boniface Bridge (Bonifaciusbrug) One of the most photogenic corners of Bruges. Surrounded by ivy-covered walls and peaceful canals. 🎨 Church of Our Lady Famous for its Michelangelo Madonna and Child sculpture and Gothic architecture. 📸 Lake of Love (Minnewaterpark) Calm, romantic, and scenic — a great walk and photo spot, especially near Beguinage “Ten Wijngaerde”. 🕊️ Beguinage White houses and a peaceful courtyard where Beguines (lay religious women) once lived. Very quiet and serene. 📍 Steenstraat, Wollestraat & Walstraat Main streets for shopping, local chocolate, and architecture browsing. ✨Rozenhoedkaai View Busiest and most famous view of Bruges, must visit photo spot! 🧇 What to Try in Bruges: 🍫 Belgian Chocolate Stop at artisan chocolatiers like The Chocolate Line or Artisian for handmade pralines, truffles, and quirky chocolate art. 🧇 Waffles Try a Brussels-style waffle (light and crisp) or Liège waffle (chewy and caramelized). Topped with fruit, chocolate, or simply sugar. 🍺 Belgian Beer Enjoy a tasting at 2be Beer Wall — which has an epic display of every Belgian beer bottle imaginable — with terrace seating overlooking the canal. 🍟 Frites (Belgian Fries) Crispy and golden, often served in paper cones with mayo or andalouse sauce. Find them at local friteries or street stalls. 💡 Bonus Tips: Wear comfy shoes – cobblestones are beautiful but unforgiving. Avoid midday crowds by starting early or lingering into the evening. Bring cash – many small food stands and local shops prefer it. Photos look amazing in natural light – Bruges is photogenic even on cloudy days.