Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Bruges, Belgium
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Experience Bruges in Belgium in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in BrugesIndividual Sights in BrugesSight 1: Archeologische site van de Sint-Donaaskathedraal
St. Donatian's Cathedral was a Roman Catholic cathedral in Bruges, Belgium. Located on the Burg, one of the main squares in the city, it was the largest church in Bruges. The cathedral was destroyed in 1799 in the wake of the dissolution of the Diocese of Bruges during the aftermath of the French Revolution.
Sight 2: Blinde-Ezelstraat
The Blinde-Ezelstraat is a street in the heart of the historic centre of Bruges.
Sight 3: Oude Civiele Griffie
The Old Civil Registry is one of the oldest Renaissance buildings in Flanders. It is located on Burg Square in Bruges, between the Manor of the Franc of Bruges and the City Hall.
Sight 4: City Hall
The City Hall of Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium, is a landmark building and the seat of that city. Built in a late-Gothic monumental style between 1376 and 1421, it is one of the oldest city halls in the former Burgundian Netherlands. It is located on Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the centre of Bruges.
Sight 5: Basilica of the Holy Blood
The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic basilica in Bruges, Belgium. The church houses a relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders. Built between 1134 and 1157 as the chapel of the Count of Flanders, it was promoted to a minor basilica in 1923.
Wikipedia: Basilica of the Holy Blood (EN), Website, Heritage Website
Sight 6: Belfry
Join Free Tour*The Belfry of Bruges is a medieval bell tower in the centre of Bruges, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other dangers.
Sight 7: Provinciaal Hof
The Provinciaal Hof is a neo-Gothic building on the Markt in Bruges, Belgium. It is the former meeting place for the Provincial Government of West Flanders.
Sight 8: Historium
The Historium is a cultural-historical attraction on the Grote Markt in Bruges. On the basis of various experiences, one can see how Bruges was vibrant during the Golden Age in the time of Jan Van Eyck. It also includes a Duvel café with free admission, a virtual reality experience, a terrace with panoramic views, a Gothic tower and a department of the municipal tourist office.
Sight 9: Eiermarkt
Get Ticket*The Eiermarkt is a small square in Bruges.
Sight 10: Sleutelbrug
The Sleutelbrug is a bridge over the Speelmansrei in Bruges in the province of West Flanders. The current bridge was built of stone in 1331 and has three arches. The bridge is located between the Wulfhagestraat and the Beenhouwersstraat.
Sight 11: Speelmanskapel
The Speelmanskapel is a Gothic chapel in the center of the Belgian city of Bruges, located along the Speelmansrei, with entrance along the Beenhouwersstraat.
Sight 12: Concertgebouw
Get Ticket*The Concertgebouw is a cultural centre in Bruges, Belgium. Located at 't Zand, it was completed in 2002 when Bruges was European Capital of Culture, designed by Paul Robbrecht and Hilde Daem.
Sight 13: Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Blindekenskapel
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Blind on the Kreupelenstraat in Bruges was erected, according to tradition, after a promise made in the aftermath of the Battle of Pevelenberg that a 36-pound candle would be brought to the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Potterie every year. This promise was made by the husbands and mothers who stayed behind if their loved ones would return from the battle in one piece.
Sight 14: Godshuizen Van Der Meulen
Van der Meulen is the name of several almshouses in Bruges.
Sight 15: Boeverievest
The Buiten Boeverievest is a street in Bruges, Belgium, which is part of the second medieval moat.
Sight 16: Smedenpoort
The Smedenpoort is one of the four remaining city gates of Bruges. The first gate dates from 1297-1299, but was rebuilt in 1367-1368 by the master masons Jan Slabbaert and Mathias Saghen. Later, it was rebuilt a few times. Characteristic of this gate is that, just like the Donkey Gate, it is completely surrounded by water.
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