Bruges, Medieval city center in Bruges, Belgium
The city features a network of canals flowing through narrow streets lined with Gothic architecture, merchant houses, and stone bridges dating from the 13th century.
During the Middle Ages, Bruges developed into a major trading port, becoming one of the first European commercial centers with a stock exchange in 1309.
The Groeningemuseum displays an extensive collection of Flemish primitive paintings, including works from renowned artists Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling.
The central train station connects Bruges directly to Brussels Airport, with regular services running every hour between the two destinations.
The Basilica of the Holy Blood preserves a crystal vial containing cloth with blood, brought to the city after the Second Crusade in 1150.
Location: Arrondissement of Bruges
Inception: January 1, 1977
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Operator: Stad Brugge
Part of: Emergency zone West Flanders 1, Politiezone Brugge
Shares border with: Blankenberge, Knokke-Heist, Oostkamp, Damme
Address: Bruges, Belgium 8200 Bruges 8200 Bruges
Phone: +3250448000
Email: info@brugge.be
Website: https://brugge.be
GPS coordinates: 51.20889,3.22417
Latest update: June 2, 2025 12:21
Collection of historical and architectural landmarks in the medieval city of Bruges, including religious buildings, squares, canals, and museums that represent the city's cultural heritage from the 13th to 15th centuries.
Selection of the best restaurants in Bruges, from Michelin-starred gastronomy to contemporary bistros. This collection features restaurants offering various culinary experiences in the Flemish city, from Michelin establishments to modern dining spots popular among locals.
Museum van het Heilig Bloed
203 m
Church of Our Lady
473 m
Belfry of Bruges
82 m
Ten Wijngaerde
1.1 km
Markt
37 m
Groeningemuseum
438 m
Historic Centre of Brugge
77 m
Sint-Salvatorskathedraal
418 m
Boudewijn Seapark
3 km
Sint-Janshospitaal
564 m
Sea Life Blankenberge
13.3 km
Burg
188 m
Brugge railway station
1.4 km
Brugge railway station
1.4 km
Bruges City Hall
214 m
Frietmuseum
246 m
Provinciaal Hof
72 m
Ter Doest Abbey
8.4 km
Brugs Beer Museum
96 m
Gruuthusemuseum
404 m
Belgium Pier
13.9 km
Concertgebouw
715 m
Knokke Casino
16 km
Fish market
314 m
Jeruzalemkerk
807 m
Kasteel Ten Berghe
3.5 km
Prinsenhof Brugge
284 m
Poortersloge
294 mReviews
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