Guidebook for Bruges

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Guidebook for Bruges

Sightseeing

Canal Boat Tours – the best way to see Bruges! The multilingual guides pick up just 300m for the house. At the Fishmarket or on the “Huidenvettersplein”.
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Huidenvettersplein
Huidenvettersplein
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Canal Boat Tours – the best way to see Bruges! The multilingual guides pick up just 300m for the house. At the Fishmarket or on the “Huidenvettersplein”.
The Belfry Clock Tower – the best spot for panoramic photos of the city – 366 steps up. On the market, “Belfort”.
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Bruges harangtornya
7 Markt
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The Belfry Clock Tower – the best spot for panoramic photos of the city – 366 steps up. On the market, “Belfort”.
Just like in most European cities, some of Bruges' most beautiful buildings are its churches.The best known is the Church of our Lady which houses Michelangelo's 'Madonna and Child'
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Bruges-i Miasszonyunk-templom
Mariastraat
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Just like in most European cities, some of Bruges' most beautiful buildings are its churches.The best known is the Church of our Lady which houses Michelangelo's 'Madonna and Child'
St. Saviour's Cathedral, Bruges' oldest parish church
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Sint-Salvatorskathedraal
8 Sint-Salvatorskoorstraat
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St. Saviour's Cathedral, Bruges' oldest parish church
Founded in 1245 by the Countess of Flan. This is where a group of women that lived like nuns although didn't make the same vows, lived. Today the small 'town' is a series of houses that is serene.
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Begijnhof
Begijnhof
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Founded in 1245 by the Countess of Flan. This is where a group of women that lived like nuns although didn't make the same vows, lived. Today the small 'town' is a series of houses that is serene.
It was first constructed in the 12th century and promoted to the rank of Basilica in 1923. One can enter the church on the first floor where the Holy Blood is kept
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Szent Vér Bazilika
13 Burg
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It was first constructed in the 12th century and promoted to the rank of Basilica in 1923. One can enter the church on the first floor where the Holy Blood is kept
‘Brugse Zot’ is the pride of the traditional brewery ‘De Halve Maan’, whose earliest reference dates back to 1546. It is a tasty beer of high fermentation made of malt, hops and yeast.
Walplein 26
26 Walplein
‘Brugse Zot’ is the pride of the traditional brewery ‘De Halve Maan’, whose earliest reference dates back to 1546. It is a tasty beer of high fermentation made of malt, hops and yeast.
The Lace Centre is housed in 15th-century almshouses commissioned by the Adornes family, who also built the Jerusalem Chapel. Lace demonstrations are regularly given.
Peperstraat 3
3 Peperstraat
The Lace Centre is housed in 15th-century almshouses commissioned by the Adornes family, who also built the Jerusalem Chapel. Lace demonstrations are regularly given.

Arts & Culture

The Choco-story – a museum serving free chocolat on the way in, on the tour and on the way out. It's on “Wijnzakstraat”.
Wijnzakstraat
Wijnzakstraat
The Choco-story – a museum serving free chocolat on the way in, on the tour and on the way out. It's on “Wijnzakstraat”.
The Groeninge Museum – if you only hit one museum in Bruges then this should be it!
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Groeninge Múzeum
12 Dijver
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The Groeninge Museum – if you only hit one museum in Bruges then this should be it!

Shopping

This busy street off Markt gets traipsed on day after day by tourists and locals alike. Here you can deck yourself out in the latest designer gear from Tommy Hilfiger, Zara and Mexx.
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Steenstraat
Steenstraat
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This busy street off Markt gets traipsed on day after day by tourists and locals alike. Here you can deck yourself out in the latest designer gear from Tommy Hilfiger, Zara and Mexx.

Essentials

Supermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
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Markt
Markt
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Supermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
Supermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
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Langestraat
Langestraat
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Supermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
Supermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
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Langerei
Langerei
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Supermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
Big bakery with fresh bread in every shape or tast.Very good pies and cakes.You also can find a little bit of cheese or meet.
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Vlamingstraat
Vlamingstraat
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Big bakery with fresh bread in every shape or tast.Very good pies and cakes.You also can find a little bit of cheese or meet.

Food Scene

If you want to get away from the 'madding crowd' in Bruges, whilst still having the option of a decent beer range and a nice canal view, then this is certainly the place for you.
Genthof 45
45 Genthof
If you want to get away from the 'madding crowd' in Bruges, whilst still having the option of a decent beer range and a nice canal view, then this is certainly the place for you.
Oldest pub in Bruges.Well hidden in one the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Bruges, far away from mass tourism.Continiously open since 1515 we still serve beer or a light lunch.
Blekersstraat 2
2 Blekersstraat
Oldest pub in Bruges.Well hidden in one the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Bruges, far away from mass tourism.Continiously open since 1515 we still serve beer or a light lunch.
Restaurant De Gastro is a romantic charming restaurant that serves you homemaking dishes that varies from Flemish classicals, own creations and wordlkitchen.
Braambergstraat 6
6 Braambergstraat
Restaurant De Gastro is a romantic charming restaurant that serves you homemaking dishes that varies from Flemish classicals, own creations and wordlkitchen.
The protected building was build in 1482. This house is with his 19m high front the most imposing in Bruges.In the monumental barroom from the Bistro you can find different valuable interiordetails.
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Kuipersstraat
Kuipersstraat
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The protected building was build in 1482. This house is with his 19m high front the most imposing in Bruges.In the monumental barroom from the Bistro you can find different valuable interiordetails.
The restaurant was founded in 1970.Our kitchen team ensures contemporary dishes and typical regional courses.Located in the heart of the historical center in the shadow of the holy Marie church.
Guido Gezelleplein
Guido Gezelleplein
The restaurant was founded in 1970.Our kitchen team ensures contemporary dishes and typical regional courses.Located in the heart of the historical center in the shadow of the holy Marie church.
Haute-cuisinerestaurant Spinola is a romantic restaurant with open kitchen. The chef-herborist uses the most diverce herbs from own garden.
Spinolarei
Spinolarei
Haute-cuisinerestaurant Spinola is a romantic restaurant with open kitchen. The chef-herborist uses the most diverce herbs from own garden.
Very good pancakes or wafels, a cool beer or appetizer. Lunch, snack or seasonal dishes.
Vlamingstraat 28
28 Vlamingstraat
Very good pancakes or wafels, a cool beer or appetizer. Lunch, snack or seasonal dishes.

Drinks & Nightlife

It is a special beerhouse in the centre. It is not just a pub, but a worthy tasting house where the real beerspirit is enjoyed by the local and foreign guests. About 300 different Belgian beers.
Kemelstraat 5
5 Kemelstraat
It is a special beerhouse in the centre. It is not just a pub, but a worthy tasting house where the real beerspirit is enjoyed by the local and foreign guests. About 300 different Belgian beers.
You will find a lot off Guinness and whisky. But what's maybe more important is the large offer from top whiskylabels out off Scotland, Ireland and USA. There are permanent 80 single malt whisky's.
Sint-Jakobsstraat 60
60 Sint-Jakobsstraat
You will find a lot off Guinness and whisky. But what's maybe more important is the large offer from top whiskylabels out off Scotland, Ireland and USA. There are permanent 80 single malt whisky's.
De Versteende Nacht is a very cozy place to talk and eat with 70% jazz and 30% cabaret. Live music on monday and thursday.
Langestraat 11
11 Langestraat
De Versteende Nacht is a very cozy place to talk and eat with 70% jazz and 30% cabaret. Live music on monday and thursday.
Trendy meetingplace with a large and unique terras along the water where you can enjoy the sun the hole day. The kitchen is open from 11h till 22h. Probably the best spaghetti in Bruges!
Predikherenrei
Predikherenrei
Trendy meetingplace with a large and unique terras along the water where you can enjoy the sun the hole day. The kitchen is open from 11h till 22h. Probably the best spaghetti in Bruges!
In this historical Brugean house, you will be treated to a vast offer of wines by the glass. Specialties carefully prepared tapas, raclette, pasta and salads. Sunday jazz and blues performances.
Braambergstraat 7
7 Braambergstraat
In this historical Brugean house, you will be treated to a vast offer of wines by the glass. Specialties carefully prepared tapas, raclette, pasta and salads. Sunday jazz and blues performances.
Café Pick is the studentscafe in Bruges, located on the nice Eiermarkt “eggmarket”. Every evening there is music from live DJ's, what for is it always a party.
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Markt
Markt
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Café Pick is the studentscafe in Bruges, located on the nice Eiermarkt “eggmarket”. Every evening there is music from live DJ's, what for is it always a party.
The neo-baroque façade houses the only club in town. Nowadays, the former Bank of Bruges is a hip club. While outside the streets remain quiet & peaceful, inside the dj's provide cool party vibes.
Jakob van Ooststraat
Jakob van Ooststraat
The neo-baroque façade houses the only club in town. Nowadays, the former Bank of Bruges is a hip club. While outside the streets remain quiet & peaceful, inside the dj's provide cool party vibes.