[2024 Bruges Attraction] Travel Guide for Burg Square (Updated Nov)
Squares
Historical Sites
Address:
Burg 15, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 hour
Phone:
+32 50 44 46 46
Bruges is filled with World Heritage sites, and three days don't seem enough to explore
Belgium🇧🇪 is definitely a country worth spending time in, and today I recommend the ancient city of Bruges. Bruges has preserved a complete medieval appearance, and the entire historical center has been listed as a World Heritage site.
From the carriages crossing the square to the medieval buildings scattered throughout, you will feel as if every turn you make brushes you through the torrents of time, stumbling into another era
🇧🇪Check-in tips:
🔹Belfry
83 meters high, a must-visit landmark
🔹Church of Our Lady Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
122 meters high, the world's second tallest brick structure church, with Michelangelo's Madonna and Child sculpture as the treasure of the church
🔹Museum Sint-Janshospitaal
One of the oldest well-preserved hospital buildings in Europe, it houses masterpieces by Hans Memling, one of the most famous Flemish masters of enlightenment
🔹Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal
Preserves the real interior scene of a 17th-century pharmacy
🔹Groeningemuseum
Six centuries of Belgian painting art are concentrated here! You can see works by Flemish enlightenment masters including Jan van Eyck, neoclassical and Flemish expressionist works by Joseph Odevaere, and 20th-century modern art by René Magritte
🔹Gruuthusemuseum
Tells the history of Bruges, it was voted the most popular museum in Europe in 2021
🔹Basilica of the Holy Blood
Built in the 12th century, it was once the private chapel of the Count of Flanders, Diederik, and houses a cloth claimed to be stained with the Holy Blood of Jesus brought back from the Holy City by the Count
🔹Sint-Salvatorskathedraal
Together with the Belfry and the Church of Our Lady, they form the three-point skyline of Bruges, and the treasury inside is free to visit
🔹Begijnhof Ten Wijngaerde
The most famous of the 13 Beguinages listed as World Heritage in Belgium
🔹Stadhuis
One of the oldest town halls in the Low Countries, built in 1376, this Gothic building also inspired the construction of the town halls in Brussels, Ghent, and Leuven
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Bruges in Love - Belgium 🇧🇪
Bruges is the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings.
Bruges in 2 days is the perfect addition to any trip throughout Europe.
The good thing about this small city, is that you can walk everywhere or even for relaxing by renting a bike.
If you want to enjoy warmer weather with lots of sunshine, head there in the summer. The best time to go to is between June and August, which has an average temperature of 18°C with highs of 21°C.
Suggested Locations in Bruges
Meebrug Bridge: The best place to go for an unparalleled view of the city's medieval buildings and picturesque canals. Bonifacius Bridge: Best for romantic views of the city and the perfect spot for a surprise engagement.
Begijnhof: A hidden gem that offers a glimpse into Bruges' spiritual and historical heritage.
History: The Romans had built a road on the sand ridge bordering the coastal plain as part of a wider road network. Present-day Bruges arose exactly at the place where this road met the Reie: Burg Square. At the beginning of the 9th century, a simple fortress stood here as part of a coastal defence against the Vikings.
International merchants built up Bruges into one of the largest Hanseatic cities. In the 15th century, the city flourished as never before. Large parts of the medieval heritage remained practically intact.
At night The glassy water reflects the streetlights and fairy-tale architecture making Bruges picture perfect, all night long
Spoken language: native Flemish but all of people also speck a fluent english.
Currency: euro
Price per day on holiday: about 80 to 100 € per person
Tips: the tap water in Belgium is quite safe to drink.
Perfect city for a romantic weekend in Europe
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