Bruges Travel Guide
Bruges Travel Guide
Bruges Local History
Until the 15th century Bruges was the centre of the cloth trade in Europe, then the river Zwin began to silt up and the access to the North Sea was lost. At the same time the cloth trade went into recession and Bruges went into a decline. Untouched by the two world wars Bruges is now considiered to be the finest example of a medieval town in Europe.
Bruges Attractions
Top Attractions
Waterzooi - Waterzooi is not or soup or meal, it's BOTH. Excellent dish to try in Bruges or in Brussels. It comes with chicken or fish. It contains vegetables & potatoes. Yummy!
The English Theatre of Bruges - An English language theatre open every night at 8pm (except Mondays) all year round in the heart of Bruges. High quality entertainment and very cheap tickets (10 euros each).
Bruges Shopping
Belgium is famous for its chocolate and there are numerous shops selling the local specialities in Bruges.
Bruges Restaurants and Bars
Belgium famous for is mussels and chips, beer and chocolate and Bruges offers the opportunity to try them all.
Bruges Restaurants
Passage Youth Hostel - Dweersstraay 26. Popular with young people because the food here is good and inexpensive.
Het Dagelijks Brood - Phiipstockstreet. This is an excellent bread shop that doubles as a wholefood cafe.
De Vlaansche Pot - Helmstraat 3-5. This is a cosy, friendly and relaxed restaurant that serves traditional Flemish dishes. The food is well prepared and very good value.
Lokkedize - Korte Vuldersstraat 33. An attractive bar/cafe that serves good Meditteranean food accompanied by jazz music in relaxed atmosphere.
Bruges Bars & Clubs
tZand 9 - A club known for its pulsating music and style conscious patrons. Entrance is free and so is the people watching.
Cohiba - Zilverstraat 38. A fashionable bar with the sophisticated 30-something locals.
t'Brugs Beertje - Kemelstraat. Sample some of the 300 varieties of beer sold in this small friendly bar. Belgiums are very serious about their beer so come here and see why.
Bruges Weekend Breaks
Top 10 things to do in Bruges for a weekend.
Featured Hotels in Bruges
- Salvators Hotel St.-Salvatorskerkhof 17 Bruges
- Atel Bryghia Brugge Hotel 4 Oosterlingenplein Bruges 18 Rooms
- Ter Duinen Hotel Langerei 52 Bruges
- Oud Huis De Peellaert Hotel Hoogstraat 20 Bruges
- Flanders Hotel 38 Langestraat Bruges 41 Rooms
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