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Trip.Best Top 9 Best Things to Do in Bruges [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Bruges! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Sep 2024
- 6.24.5/5121 Review
based on 8005 reviews"Beautiful Autumn in Bruges, Belgium. You can visit around by cock boat or horse-drawn"Bruges134m from downtownHighlights: The Belfry of Bruges is located on the market square in the center of the city. It is 83 meters high and is one of the famous landmarks of the small town. To get to the top of the bell tower, you need to pass 366 narrow, steep steps, which is considered physical work, but once you reach the top, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Bruges. There is also a carillon with 47 bells on the clock tower, which will sound melodious every 15 minutes. The historical clock tower of the bell tower is an important building in the Flanders region (including northern France, Belgium and southern Holland), usually located in the center of the city, used to store treasures and imprison prisoners, and also doubles as a city museum. Watchtower. The bell tower in Bruges, in its more than 600 years of age, has experienced the fate of the top being burned and rebuilt several times, and it can be called a bloody phoenix. This building rose to fame due to its frequent appearances in the movie "The Killer Has No Holidays". Climbing the steep stairs The stairs are narrow and slippery, very steep, just as the two British male protagonists in the movie "Killers Have No Holidays" faced the danger of being chased and killed by three fat American tourists, repeatedly emphasizing "If I am fat, I'm really not going up." There are 366 stairs for people to go to the observation deck, and it is very difficult to climb. Walking and walking, the iron ladder that was stepped on is finally replaced by a rough wooden ladder with greater resistance, which will make it easier to walk. When you climb to the top of the clock tower, take your breath away and take in the beauty of the beautiful waterside town of Bruges!Show Less - 5.34.4/578 ReviewFreebased on 6219 reviews"Belgium Century Square, this Century Square is a medieval architectural square that is relatively complete in Europe. Personally feel that it is worth visiting, and you can feel a state of local people's life when you come here. Still very good"Bruges76m from downtownHighlights: The market square is located in the ancient city of Bruges. The square stands with the hero statue of the "Battle of the Golden Spurs" who rose up against France in the 14th century. On the south side is Bruges' landmark clock tower, and on the east side is the Gothic building and the post office. , on the north and west sides are various restaurants and gift shops. There are horse-drawn carriages on the square that can be used for a fee to take you through the streets and alleys of Bruges.Show Less
- 5.24.3/529 Review
based on 2474 reviews"The Church of Our Lady of Bruges, Belgium, dates back to the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. The tower is115.6 meters tall and remains the tallest building in the city and the second tallest brick tower in the world. The church displays Gothic style on the striking exterior wall built in the 1270s."Bruges519m from downtownHighlights: The Church of Our Lady was built in the 13th to 15th centuries and has a history of hundreds of years. The church is composed of red bricks and is the highest brick church on the European continent. Its bell tower is 122 meters high, which is a very tall building in the city. There are many collections in the church. The very precious collection is Michelangelo's sculpture "The Virgin", which is also the origin of the church's name. In the choir behind the grand altar, there are the tombs of the dukes of Valois and their daughters. The altar decoration of the chapel in the southern corridor preserves the church's very famous artistic treasure, the white marble sculpture of the Madonna of Bruges created by Michelangelo around 1504. It was probably made early for the Cathedral of Siena, bought by the Bruges merchants Jan and Alexander brothers, and donated to the Church of Our Lady in 1514.Show Less - 4.84.5/566 Reviewbased on 1280 reviews"It was called Bruges North. This is indeed Bruges' building. The city of Bruges is indeed worth visiting more than Brussels. Bruges, located in northwestern Belgium, is the capital of the West Flanders Province of Belgium and is also a famous cultural city and tourist attraction in Belgium. "Bruges" means "bridge" in Flanders, named after an ancient Roman bridge that flows through the city's Ley River. One of the largest commercial ports in Europe in the 14th century. There are also teams and people named for it."Bruges202m from downtownHighlights: The Bruges City Hall was built in 1376 and is one of the very old buildings in Bruges. The location is very convenient, located on the Castle Square, next to the building is the Chapel of the Holy Blood. The city hall itself is in the late Gothic style. The six pointed dome windows on the front of the building are arranged vertically, with novel shapes and unique characteristics. The outer walls are engraved with complex and exquisite reliefs, which are based on biblical stories and historical figures. Entering the Gothic hall on the first floor, you will be greeted by an exquisite wooden dome ceiling and 12 frescoes that reproduce the historical scenes of Bruges. These frescoes are all from the late 19th century, which are very spectacular and shocking. There is also a multimedia exhibition on the ground floor, which mainly introduces the evolution of the Castle Square. The History Room of the Town Hall has many archives and paintings about the history of Bruges. If you want to have a historical trip to Bruges, the Town Hall is not to be missed!Show Less
- 4.84.6/584 ReviewFreebased on 3767 reviews"Belgium, Lake Love is very emotional. If everyone comes in spring, walking on this bridge will be very sensational in the spring season, and the color use of the house here is also very good. The mood of the whole person will be better."Bruges1.1km from downtownHighlights: The Lake of Love is a long and narrow lake in the south of Bruges. Before 1969, there was a Gothic Revival castle here. After the castle was demolished, the gatehouse and garden were preserved. Later, the city council passed a resolution to open it up as a After three years, the Lake of Love Park was built. The setting of the park is very beautiful, and the idyllic scenery also adds a lot to Bruges. There are many elegant white swans in the lake, so it is also called "Swan Lake". There are places where you can rent bicycles in the park. Renting a bicycle to go around the lake will definitely make you feel refreshed and drunk in this charming scenery. A poignant love story Behind the name Lake of Love is a poignant love story. According to legend, it was a place surrounded by forests and swamps, and the old sailor and his daughter Na lived here. Na already had a wishful husband in her heart, but the old father was not satisfied. When the Romans invaded, young men enlisted in the army, while the old sailors took the opportunity to marry their daughters. The daughter did not escape from the marriage and ran to the lake of love. The young man returned triumphantly and heard about it. When he found it, he found that his lover was dying. The young man buried his lover and turned the water into a lake, so there was a lake of love.Show Less
- 4.54.4/567 ReviewFreebased on 5183 reviews"Belgium, the Church of the Holy Blood This Church of the Holy Blood is very important in the local area. I personally feel that it is worth visiting. The buildings outside look very distinctive. The content of the museum is also very rich every year, including some murals on the walls."Bruges186m from downtownHighlights: The Church of the Holy Blood is the most famous church in Bruges. According to legend, in 1150, during the Second Crusade, the Holy Blood of Jesus was brought back from Jerusalem to Bruges for collection, hence the name of the Church of the Holy Blood. This move benefited the city of Bruges, which gradually prospered. The Church of the Holy Blood is located in an alley on the southwest side of Burgplatz. You can't miss this two-story building, not only because of its finely carved facade, but also because of the many glittering golden statues on it. icon. The ground floor of the church is the Roman-style chapel and the Nagutang built in the 12th century, and the upper floor is the rebuilt Gothic chapel and the small church museum in the 19th century. Every year on Ascension Day (40 days after Easter, there is no fixed date every year), people take the holy blood from the shrine of the Treasure Hall and place it on the ornate blood rack, the priest holds it, in Bruges. Walking through the streets, believers can go up to kiss and worship. Citizens dressed in ancient Jerusalem costumes, performed the scenes of the crucifixion and the return of the Crusades, and accompanied the priest in the procession.Show Less
- 4.24.4/533 Reviewbased on 588 reviews"🌟 A stone bridge in the center of Bruges, east of the Church of the Virgin. 🌟 The bridge itself is very short, about a few steps away, but people who come here will take a photo of the bridge, mainly because of the legend of the bridge. 🌟 It is said that when you step on this bridge, the first opposite sex you meet will fall in love with you at first sight 💘... Although I don't know why... and... There are really many people on the bridge, which is the first one [laughs and tears] 🌟 The scenery under the bridge is still very good ～ suitable for taking pictures 📷 Haha legend or something, That's it 😄"Bruges495m from downtownHighlights: The Bridge of Love at First Sight is located on the east side of the Notre Dame Church. The bridge is short and covered with moss. Although it is inconspicuous among the many bridges in Bruges, it attracts many tourists, because it is said that when you step on this bridge, the first opposite sex you meet will fall in love with you at first sight, isn't it romantic? ? Now this bridge has become a must-see attraction in Bruges. Under such a beautiful legend, everyone wants to see the real body!Show Less
- 4.24.2/525 Reviewbased on 1877 reviews"The beer museum is also a very long-historical building. The beer variety here is very rich. There are many kinds of beer of ancient European brands. You can taste some new brewed varieties with good taste. The visit here is also quite interesting."Bruges103m from downtownHighlights: The Beer Museum is located in the center of Bruges and is a historically famous beer workshop. If you are interested in the production process and history of beer, you can go to this museum and have a special staff to explain. There are also a wide variety of beer exhibits in the museum, there are about 10,000 kinds, and the better ones are cherry and raspberry flavors. There is also a souvenir shop in the museum, and there are beers of various flavors for sale. After watching the whole process of beer brewing, you might as well buy a bottle if you are interested, whether you drink it yourself or make a souvenir.Show Less
- 4.04.6/533 ReviewFreebased on 3932 reviews"📍 Bejuan Convent on the edge of Lake Love Park, through a small door, the monastery is within the wall. Entering this area, you will involuntarily want to step lightly and speak softly. The whole monastery area is very, very quiet, and you can hear the sound of horseshoes and birdsong. 🌟 Bejuan Convent is the largest monastery in Belgium. It is one of the three major world heritage sites in Bruges. It has white walls and red tiles, rich grass and trees, and is very simple and quiet. 🌟 Purely come to feel the atmosphere, there is no place to visit in particular, you can stroll around leisurely ～"Bruges901m from downtownHighlights: The Beguinage is the largest monastery in Belgium, a continuation of 800 years of simplicity and mystery, and is one of the three world heritage sites in Bruges. Located by the beautiful Lake of Love, the courtyard is lush with luxuriant trees and white walls and red tiles. It is very quiet and suitable for leisurely strolling and thinking. A beguinage is a special religious organization in the Low Countries, similar to a nun's monastery. The difference with other monasteries is that this is a spontaneous organizational activity. Although there are strict living disciplines, each Beguine retains its own private property and living space. Many of them came from wealthy families and never married, and labor, reflection and prayer were the main activities of their lives.Show Less
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