Guidebook for Bruges
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
WijnzakstraatThe 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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Musée Groeninge
12 DijverThe Groeninge Museum – if you only hit one museum in Bruges then this should be it!
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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Église Notre-Dame de Bruges
MariastraatJust 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'
Sightseeing
The Belfry Clock Tower – the best spot for panoramic photos of the city – 366 steps up. On the market, “Belfort”.
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Beffroi de Bruges
7 MarktThe Belfry Clock Tower – the best spot for panoramic photos of the city – 366 steps up. On the market, “Belfort”.
St. Saviour's Cathedral, Bruges' oldest parish church, is also free.
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Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur
8 Sint-SalvatorskoorstraatSt. Saviour's Cathedral, Bruges' oldest parish church, is also free.
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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Basilique du Saint-Sang
13 BurgIt 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
Founded in 1245 by the Countess of Fland. 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
BegijnhofFounded in 1245 by the Countess of Fland. 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.
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 “Huidevettersplein”.
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Huidenvettersplein
HuidenvetterspleinCanal Boat Tours – the best way to see Bruges! The multilingual guides pick up just 300m for the house. At the Fishmarket or on the “Huidevettersplein”.
Peerdenstraat
Peerdenstraat2 Oldest bridges in town, from Middle Ages
Vismarkt
Everyday fresh fish from the sea, not on Sunday and Monday
On Saturday there is a local market with fresh food, clothes and animals.
Big square with fountain and concertbuilding
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'T Zand
't ZandOn Saturday there is a local market with fresh food, clothes and animals.
Big square with fountain and concertbuilding
Minnewaterbrug
MinnewaterNicest romantic park
‘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. I
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. I
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 PeperstraatThe Lace Centre is housed in 15th-century almshouses commissioned by the Adornes family, who also built the Jerusalem Chapel. Lace demonstrations are regularly given.
Shopping
Thisstreet off Markt gets traipsed on day after day by tourists and locals alike due to the large number of well-known shops that line it. Here you can deck yourself out in the latest designer gear.
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Steenstraat
SteenstraatThisstreet off Markt gets traipsed on day after day by tourists and locals alike due to the large number of well-known shops that line it. Here you can deck yourself out in the latest designer gear.
Mariastraat
MariastraatBest chocolat in town
Essentials
Supermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
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Langestraat
LangestraatSupermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
Markt
MarktSupermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
Nieuwe Gentweg
91 Nieuwe GentwegBest meat in town and a lot off choises
Schaarstraat
SchaarstraatBakery
Food Scene
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 BraambergstraatRestaurant De Gastro is a romantic charming restaurant that serves you homemaking dishes that varies from Flemish classicals, own creations and wordlkitchen.
Was build in 1482. This historical house is with his 19m high front the most imposing in Bruges.
In the monumental barroomyou can find different valuable interiordetails
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Kuipersstraat
KuipersstraatWas build in 1482. This historical house is with his 19m high front the most imposing in Bruges.
In the monumental barroomyou can find different valuable interiordetails
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.This little bistro/cafe, whilst a little off the beaten track
Genthof 45
45 GenthofIf 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.This little bistro/cafe, whilst a little off the beaten track
Contemporary dishes and typical regional courses mixed with a wide variety of our chef's specials.
Located in the historical center of Bruges in the shadow of the holy Marie church
Guido Gezelleplein
Guido GezellepleinContemporary dishes and typical regional courses mixed with a wide variety of our chef's specials.
Located in the historical center of Bruges in the shadow of the holy Marie church
Hoogstraat
HoogstraatBest French Fries in town
Drinks & Nightlife
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 BraambergstraatIn 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.
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 LangestraatDe Versteende Nacht is a very cozy place to talk and eat with 70% jazz and 30% cabaret. Live music on monday and thursday.
l’ Estaminet is a charming bistro-pub in the lee of the green 'Astridpark'. The kitchen is uninterrupted open with a large snack menu from pastas and salades.
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Park 5
5 Parkl’ Estaminet is a charming bistro-pub in the lee of the green 'Astridpark'. The kitchen is uninterrupted open with a large snack menu from pastas and salades.
Oldest pub in Bruges.
Well hidden in one the most beautiful neighbourhoods, far away from mass tourism.
Continiously open since 1515 we still serve beer or a light lunch in an amazing interior.
Blekersstraat 2
2 BlekersstraatOldest pub in Bruges.
Well hidden in one the most beautiful neighbourhoods, far away from mass tourism.
Continiously open since 1515 we still serve beer or a light lunch in an amazing interior.
It is a special beerhouse. Itis 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 KemelstraatIt is a special beerhouse. Itis 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 memorabilia. A large offer from top whiskylabels out off Scotland, Ireland and USA. There are permanent 80 single malt whisky's.
Sint-Jakobsstraat 60
60 Sint-JakobsstraatYou will find a lot off Guinness and whisky memorabilia. A large offer from top whiskylabels out off Scotland, Ireland and USA. There are permanent 80 single malt whisky's.
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
MarktCafé 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 OoststraatThe 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.
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
PredikherenreiTrendy 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!