Prinsenhof Brugge, street in Bruges, Belgium
Prinsenhof Brugge is a historic building and street in central Bruges, recalling a former princely court. The area features old brick buildings, narrow streets, and a small square that show the medieval layout of an important administrative center.
Prinsenhof was expanded in the 15th century under the Burgundian dukes into a center of power and administration. Over the centuries, it lost importance, many parts were demolished, and today only a few buildings remain as reminders of the court's former grandeur.
The name Prinsenhof comes from its role as a court for the Burgundian dukes. The remaining buildings and small square still reflect the medieval layout of a princely residence with narrow streets and old brick walls.
Prinsenhof is centrally located next to the Noordzandstraat shopping street and is easily reached on foot. The nearby Sint-Salvatorskathedraal bus stop and Centrum-'t Zand parking garage make it simple to arrive by public transport or car.
The street name Ontvangersstraat recalls that taxes from merchants were once collected here. A tower of the former court, where these revenues were managed, once stood on this spot.
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