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Introduction to Bruges

Good advices-start visit

Suite visit-Groeninghe museum

OLV Cathedral-Memlinc museum-Beguinage

Belfry-Markt-St.Salvator cathedral

Unknown Hanseatic Bruges

Brugge-Introduction

The old capital of the Burgondian county Flanders is a living history book, splendidly illustrated by priceless artworks. City no.1 of the tourism industry in Belgium, Bruges is a miracle from History. Churches, civil buildings, museums and houses remind us of counts and princesses, Burgondian dukes, bishops, patricians, merchants of all nationalities, artists, craftsmen and beguines. You have no problem imagining Bruges in medieval ages, when this very important commercial metropolis was one of the most important of Europe. And for them who look for silence and quietness: this is also Bruges. You find it in hidden corners, behind or next to famous sites, and in the parts of the city where the hoards of tourists never or seldom come. It’s there that Bruges is most herself and the most beautiful. Fallen into lethargy during 4 centuries it ignored industrialization and therefore his magnificent constructions remained unspoiled. Since 1971 the city started a huge and successful restoration of the important legacy of all its treasures. By visiting it, you will make a journey into Time, the epoch of splendor of the Duke of Burgundy's court, and also discover the more secret romantic facets of the Flemish soul. The city is best to be discovered on foot. A tour in a “canoe”, a flat open motorboat, on the canals, can give you a quick first impression. And that’s necessary since Bruges counts numerous architectural old monuments.   

Cafes on the Markt