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Aug 10, 2018 · Discover Belgium's Beautiful Medieval City. Explore historic canals, stone bridges, and Gothic architecture in this well-preserved historic center.
The historic center of Bruges has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 thanks to its status as one of the commercial and cultural capitals of Europe and its enduring Gothic architecture. The Belgian city center is cited as a great example of a medieval historic settlement, even while it has evolved over the years.
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- See Bruges on a canal boat tour. Experience the sights and sounds of Bruges on a boat tour along the picturesque canals for just €12. Doing it on the day you arrive will help orient you in the city while the guide gives you a potted history of your surroundings.
- Break for a Belgian beer at a Bruges bar. Beer is a big part of Flemish culture, and there's no shortage of places to have a pint, so take a break from sightseeing to try a local specialty.
- Indulge your sweet tooth with waffles, pastries, and chocolates. If you have a sweet tooth, get ready to indulge in Bruges – there are chocolate, pastry, and candy shops on every street and the sweet aroma of freshly toasted waffles follows you through the city.
- Go on an architectural walking tour of Bruges. Pack your comfortable shoes because Bruges is a place for walkers. A wander through the beautiful city center is one of the best ways to admire the Gothic and Flemish architecture.
The area of the whole city amounts to more than 14,099 hectares (140.99 km 2; 54.44 sq miles), including 1,075 hectares off the coast, at Zeebrugge (from Brugge aan zee, [2] meaning 'Bruges by the Sea'). [3] The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO.
- Market Square. The bustling heart of the city, Bruges Market Square (Markt) is an absolute must-see when visiting Bruges. It’s here that you’ll find some of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in Bruges, as well as many restaurants and shops.
- Boat Trip on the Canals. No trip to Bruges would be complete without taking a boat tour on its canals. This is by far the quickest and easiest way to get a good idea of what Bruges is truly about and see some of the nicest parts of the city.
- Rozenhoedkaai. Among the best things to do in Bruges, I just have to mention the view at Rozenhoedkaai (Quay of the Rosary). At the corner of Rozenhoedkaai Street and Huidenvettersplein town square, you’ll find the most iconic view of Bruges.
- Belfry of Bruges. Belfry of Bruges (Belfort Brugge) dominating the earlier-mentioned Market Square and the skyline of Bruges is an unmistakable symbol of the city.
Bruges’ cobbled lanes, canal bridges and main squares Markt and Burg have a fairytale-like scenery throughout the day (and night). Swans often glide along city center canals like Dijver.
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Regarded as one of the best-preserved examples of a medieval European settlement, the historic center is among the first places you should visit in Bruges, according to past visitors.
