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1. Flemish Beguinages ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Belfry of Bruges ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Boottochten Brugge

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4. Boudewijn Seapark

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5. Bruges Beer Museum - BeerWalk

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6. Bruges By Horse-drawn Carriage

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7. Burg Square

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8. Canal Trip Bruges-Damme

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9. Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum

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10. Ezelpoort

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11. Folklore Museum

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12. Groeninge Museum

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13. Kruispoort Gate

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14. Church of Our Lady

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15. Markt

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16. Provinciaal Hof

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17. Salvador Dali Exhibition

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18. Sint-Janshospitaal

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19. Stadhuis

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20. Torture Museum - De Oude Steen

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21. Basilica of the Holy Blood

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22. Bruges by Night Free Walking Tour

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23. Can You Handle It Tours

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24. Legends of Bruges Free Walking Tour

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25. Photo Tour Brugge

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Bruges, located in northwestern Belgium, is the capital of West Flanders.
  • This ancient city is characterized by its medieval architecture, cobbled lanes, and romantic canals and is the self-proclaimed Venice of Belgium.
  • Stadhuis, the Gothic town hall in Burg Square, is probably the best place to start a visit to get a sense of the local history.
  • Markt – the Market Square – is an alternative start to an exploration of Bruges.
  • An exceptional piece of preserved history, this square was once the scene of local happenings as diverse as medieval festivals and executions.
  • The belfry is the highlight of Markt and a must-see.
  • Visitors can best experience the charm of Bruges by beginning with these 25 things to do and see.

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