I was in Belgium for a few days in late Spring. A great day trip from Brussels is the medieval city of Bruges. The town of Bruges was formed in the 12th century and eventually grew to be a city. Bruges is known for its canals, chocolate and lace.
Things to do:
Canal Cruise
I took a canal cruise which was a great way to get acquainted with the city. There were lots of beautiful historic buildings along the canal and the cruise went under the Meebrug Bridge - the oldest surviving bridge in Brugge dating to the 14th century. It was beautiful and a lovely adventure at a very reasonable price.
Burg Square
The market was open on the day my friends and I went to Bruges. We were in luck! We bought fresh strawberries to eat! It was interesting to look around at all the wares. Burg Square is where the first Count of Flanders had his headquarters. The architecture of the buildings is impressive.
Belfry Tower
The Belfry Tower is a medieval tower in the central square in Bruges. You can go to the top for great views. This tower was featured in the film In Bruges. The square is surrounded by beautiful buildings.
Chocolate
I bought lots of chocolate in Bruges! I had the best hot chocolate made with steamed milk and melted chocolate. It was delicious! There are lots of stores on almost every street that cell Belgian chocolate.
Bruges is a beautiful city. It was easy to get to and a great day trip!
~Angie
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| A canal in Bruges |
Things to do:
Canal Cruise
I took a canal cruise which was a great way to get acquainted with the city. There were lots of beautiful historic buildings along the canal and the cruise went under the Meebrug Bridge - the oldest surviving bridge in Brugge dating to the 14th century. It was beautiful and a lovely adventure at a very reasonable price.
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| On the canal cruise |
Burg Square
The market was open on the day my friends and I went to Bruges. We were in luck! We bought fresh strawberries to eat! It was interesting to look around at all the wares. Burg Square is where the first Count of Flanders had his headquarters. The architecture of the buildings is impressive.
Belfry Tower
The Belfry Tower is a medieval tower in the central square in Bruges. You can go to the top for great views. This tower was featured in the film In Bruges. The square is surrounded by beautiful buildings.
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| Belfry Tower |
Chocolate
I bought lots of chocolate in Bruges! I had the best hot chocolate made with steamed milk and melted chocolate. It was delicious! There are lots of stores on almost every street that cell Belgian chocolate.
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| A Belgian hot chocolate! |
Bruges is a beautiful city. It was easy to get to and a great day trip!
~Angie
