A Weekend in Bruges, Belgium, Brugge, Belgium

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A Weekend in Bruges, Belgium

A Weekend in Bruges, Belgium, Brugge, Belgium

Let’s be honest, Bruges is definitely one of the most romantic cities in Europe which easily gets overlooked by its popular neighbor, Paris as well as Venice. Bruges is often called the “Venice of the North” with its crisscrossing canals which encloses its historic center making it one of the most beautiful canal cities in Europe. Whether you take a stroll during the day or during the night, romance will certainly be found in this quaint town as you stroll hand in hand.

It is also more than just an easy day trip from Brussels. It is so much more beneficial to your health to slow travel, really enjoy the sights and take in the atmosphere. While Bruges definitely caters to the hordes of tourists who come in, you can find peace and serenity in the bustling little town. It’s definitely worth to take the extra time to explore the hidden gems tourists miss when they’re busy checking off their bucket list. 

Many people also ask the questions, Bruges or Ghent? Having been to both, Bruges is incredibly romantic with a ton of charming canals, stunning architecture and horse-drawn carriages, but that beauty comes with a price: #Overtourism. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Weekend in Bruges, Belgium
Guide Location: Belgium » Brugge
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Lorelei Frey
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Grote Markt
  • Belfort Tower
  • Historium Brugge
  • Stadhuis
  • Heilig Bloed Basiliek
  • Welcome Church of Our Lady
  • Beer Wall
  • Vismarkt
  • Rozenhoedkaai
  • Half Moon Brewery
  • Friet Museum
  • Choco-Story museum
  • Kantecentrum
  • Provinciaal Hof
  • Duvelorium Beer Bar
  • The Burg
  • Brugse Vrije
  • Blinde Ezelstraat
  • Tilia Bruges
  • 2Be Bar
  • Kantenparadaijs
  • Casa Patata
  • Wollestraat
  • the Het Brugs Theehuis
  • House of Waffles
  • Historic Torture Museum of Bruges
  • Bier Palais
  • Jan van Eyke square
  • Hotel ‘t Putje
  • Hotel Loreto