Bruges

Bruges

Medieval fairy-tale city with canals, cobblestone streets, and perfectly preserved architecture

🌐Other Cities in Belgium

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • マルクト広場
  • 鐘楼
  • 運河クルーズ
  • 聖母教会
  • ベギン会修道院

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🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Hotel Heritage
  • The Pand Hotel
  • Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce
  • Hotel Prinsenhof Bruges
  • Grand Hotel Casselbergh
  • Ibis Bruges Centrum
  • B&B Huyze Hertsberge

🍜Restaurants & Food

De Karmeliet
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Three Michelin-starred Belgian haute cuisine

Bistro Bruut
$$$

Creative Belgian dishes with seasonal ingredients

De Stoepa
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Traditional Belgian stew and local specialties

Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan
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Brewery restaurant with Belgian classics

't Brugs Beertje
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Traditional tavern with 300+ Belgian beers

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🛍️ Shopping

  • Steenstraat & Geldmuntstraatshopping_streets

    Main shopping streets with Belgian brands, chocolate shops, and lace boutiques

  • Chocolate Linechocolate

    Innovative chocolatier known for unusual flavors and artistic creations

  • Kantcentrum (Lace Centre)crafts

    Traditional Bruges lace, demonstrations and authentic handmade pieces

  • The Bottle Shopbeer

    Huge Belgian beer selection, knowledgeable staff, perfect for souvenirs

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive early morning or late afternoon to avoid day-tripper crowds
  • Stay overnight - Bruges magical in evening when day tourists leave
  • Canal boat tours worth it - unique perspective of architecture
  • Try local Brugse Zot beer brewed in city center
  • Climb Belfry tower early to avoid lines and heat
  • Many restaurants closed Mondays and Tuesdays - check ahead

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

April - September

💰Daily Budget

$120-220/day

👥Popular With
CouplesPhotographersHistory BuffsRomantic Travelers
🗓️Recommended Stay

1-2 days

🌐Timezone

UTC+1

💬Local Language

Dutch (Flemish), English widely spoken in tourism

💱Currency

EUR (Euro)

📅Bruges 3-Day Itinerary

Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing

Medieval Bruges Discovery
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Morning2-3h

Markt Square & Belfry Tower

💡 Start early to avoid crowds. Climb 366 steps of Belfry for panoramic views. Carillon concert at quarter past hour. Markt Square photo-perfect in morning light.

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Afternoon3h
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Canal Boat Tour & Chocolate Tasting

💡 30-minute canal cruise from multiple departure points (€12). Then chocolate tour - The Chocolate Line, Dumon, or Sukerbuyc. Sample pralines and visit workshops.

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Evening3h
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Burg Square & Belgian Dinner

💡 Burg Square historic buildings lit beautifully at night. Dinner at traditional Belgian restaurant. Try carbonnade flamande (beef beer stew). Reserve ahead.

💡Tips

  • Stay overnight - Bruges magical when day tourists leave
  • Arrive before 10am or after 4pm to avoid peak crowds
  • Many restaurants closed Monday/Tuesday - check in advance
  • Free walking tours available - tip-based

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