20 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN BRUGES

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The medieval city of Bruges is one of the best things in Belgium, in fact, it is easily placed in the top3. Bruges It has something special, it will be the houses of red and brown bricks, the stone bridges, the canals, the smell of chocolate in the air (mmm cho-co-la-te)… So it's easy to understand why Bruges like each Traveler who visits. If you are organizing a trip through Europe, or a little escape, do not forget to include it in your possible destinations! To learn more about this beauty, here we tell you 20 things to see and do in Bruges in a day.

If your idea is to visit it from Brussels, we tell you how to get to Bruges from Brussels

1. The best way to start a visit to Bruges is joining a free tour. They are guided tours in Spanish where you will learn more about the secrets and attractions of this city. You already know that the tours are free, but at the end of the tour you should leave a tip to the guide. In Bruges there are 3 different:

Guided tour of the center of Bruges
Tour of the mysteries and legends
Gastronomic tour with tasting

2. Bruges is known as "one" of the northern Venecias, and this Belgian city has some 16 km of canals: And that, friends, are so many channels. Do not miss the opportunity to navigate its waters! There, surrounded by small houses with that characteristic architecture, you will feel like inside a story. And best of all, the boat travel They are cheap: the 30-minute one costs less than € 10.

Stay one night in Bruges: by day, the city shows its most commercial face and is full of travelers but at night everything changes, it is as if it had two faces and the ones it gets after sunset is romantic and mystical. Find cheap accommodationin Brugeshere

3. Soak up the atmosphere of the Grote Markt (Plaza Mayor). It is the center and heart of Bruges, a square surrounded by beautiful buildings that make it super photogenic. In addition it is always lively, even more on Wednesdays: it is market day.

4. There is the Belfort bell tower where, the most adventurous can climb the 366 steps and enjoy the city from a bird's eye view.

5. It is not the only charming square in Bruges, very close to there is the Burg Square, with the Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilig-Bloedbasiliek). As they say, one of their relics contains nothing more and nothing less than a few drops of the blood of Christ. Another building that cannot be missed is the Stadhuis, the Bruges Town Hall, one of the oldest in Europe.

6. And since we start with places, take a tour of the Jan Van Eyck Square. It is small but very flirtatious and is the place where the old city customs. As you can imagine, the main statue of the square represents the artist Jan Van Eyck.

7. If you like the chocolate you're in luck: in Bruges there is even a museum entirely dedicated to this product, where they explain its history and its elaboration. Abstain diabetics!

If you think the city is called that because it is infested with witches you are wrong ... The name comes from the word "bryggia”Which means“ bridge ”(similar to English“ brigde ”)

8. To lower the extra calories you've put into your body, stroll through the Groenerei (known as Muelle Verde), an area with canals, bridges, old buildings and trees. It is one of the most beautiful places in Bruges.

9. Follow the walk until you reach theBonifacio Bridge (Bonifaciusbrug). It is somewhat hidden, but "treasure hunting" to find it will be worth it.

10. Although the Dock of the Rosary (Rozenhoedkaai) It is the one that takes the prize to the “most photographed corner of Bruges”. We do not know what he has, but it is one of those places that he likes ... We refer to the photo 😉

11. One of the essential visits of Bruges is to the train station's train: the Minnewater Park. Minne, in Dutch, it means "love", so you will imagine that the atmosphere is one of those romanticones, with swans included. Take your time to explore the park since, in addition to lake, you can see a castle and even an old hospital.

12. Yes, Bruges is one of the most romantic cities in Europe, but if you travel without a partner, the “love is in the air” atmosphere does not take you back because there are options for all tastes. One of the funniest plans is to make a one beer tasting (don't forget that you are in Belgium, dear). Here you can sign up for one.

13. Not far is theBegijnhof (orBeguinary ofWitches). What we see today as nice little houses surrounded by green were, from 1245, residence of the beguines from the city. Do you know what we are talking about? The beguines It was an association of Christians who used their time and resources to help the poor and the sick. In the Begijnhof in Bruges you can also visit two churches and a house-museum where you can learn more about the history of this site, which, by the way, is Unesco Heritage.

Are you one of those who always buy something for grandma? Then you cannot leave Bruges without the most typical souvenir of the city: a product made of lace! To me, really, the only place where I fit the lace is in a box. But grandmothers usually like it.

14. The San Salvador Cathedral (Sint Salvatorskathedraal) is the oldest in the city, neo-Gothic and with a good collection of sacred art.

15. Did you know that in Bruges there are windmills? You can see them in the Kruisvest Park. The most beautiful and famous is the Sint-Janshuismolen. They are 1.5-2Km from the center, but the ride to get there is nice, so if you have time, do not hesitate! If you prefer, you can get on this tourist bus that covers the main points of interest of Bruges, including of course the Kruisvest Park.

16. Approach the Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk). Inside there is a sculpture by Michelangelo, which represents "The Virgin with the Child". Curiosity: the bell tower of this medieval church is the second tallest brick tower in the world, with 115 meters.

17. To regain strength nothing better than to try a Chez Albert waffle. Of the best you have ever eaten! Here we give you a few recommendations of restaurants to eat in Bruges.

18. If you like art, consider spending an hour at the Groeningemuseum, where works of art of illustrious Flemish painters and artists of the 19th and 20th century are exhibited. One of the museum's star works is the "Virgin with the canon Van der Paele" by Jan van Eyck.

19. However, if you want to know a very original and fun museum, you can go through the Potato Chips Museum, where you will learn toooodo what you need to know about one of the Belgian's favorite snacks. Although if you don't have much time, it is best to simply try the “frites” of Chez Vincent, who claim to be one of the best in Bruges.

20. Bruges was a city protected by medieval walls. Today, where these walls were built, there are green areas that surround the city, calledBrugse Vesten (old walls of Bruges). In its northwest corner one of the city gates is still preserved: the Door of the Ass (Ezelpoort).

20 + 1. And finally a recommendation: don't get on horse carriages, don't be part of the animal business.

Do you know more places to visit in Bruges? Surely we have left something but well, this list of 20 things to see and do in Bruges It is a good start to spend an unforgettable day. Don't you think

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