Lake of Love, Lake in historic Bruges, Belgium
The elongated lake features a rectangular shape with stone walls, surrounded by trees and crossed by a medieval bridge at its southern end.
The lake originated in the 13th century as a reservoir to control water flow from the Reie river, preventing flooding in the expanding city.
Local folklore connects the lake to water nymphs, called 'minnen' in Dutch, which gave the lake its name and created its romantic identity.
The lake sits at the southern edge of central Bruges, accessible through paths from the train station and features benches along its eastern bank.
The della Faille Castle, built in 1893 in neo-gothic style, stands on the eastern shore, adding architectural interest to the waterfront.
Location: Bruges
GPS coordinates: 51.19960,3.22406
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:39
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.
Collection of main tourist attractions in Belgium including historic centers, medieval castles, cathedrals, museums and heritage sites located throughout Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and other Belgian destinations.
Poertoren
113 m
Diamantmuseum Brugge
374 m
Museum Begijnhuisje
233 m
Zeus, Leda, Prometheus and Pegasus Visit Bruges
342 m
Brouwerijmuseum Brugge
325 m
Katelijnebrug
349 m
Klooster Wijngaardplein 1
203 m
Sashuis
100 m
Begijnenhuis 1, Bruges
234 m
Walplein 39
79 m
Katelijnepoort bridge
414 m
Poertorenpark
120 m
Bargehuis
331 m
Redemptoristinnenkerk
329 m
Begijnhofbrug
237 m
Godshuis Hertsberge
319 m
Begijnenhuis 3, Bruges
206 m
Mauer hinter Begijnhof 13, 15, 17
102 m
Beguinage gate at Sasbrug
122 m
Entrance building of beguinage of Brugge
241 m
Minnewaterbrug
105 m
Godshuis De Generaliteit
325 m
Beguinage Church Saint Elizabeth
186 m
Castle de la Faille
33 m
King Albert I of Belgium
386 m
Walbrug
347 m
Sasbrug
112 m
BLB schuilhuisjes
394 mReviews
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