Sightseeing in Brugge - Cultural Sights 'Must Visit' & 'Must See'

Thanks to quivering and respect of citizens, Bruges is home to numerous architectural and historical monuments. The old castle of Counts of Flanders is located not far away from Bourg. The castle was built in the 9th century. A walk through the beautiful square will help to see the greatness of historical sites and learn many interesting facts about the city.

There are also natural attractions in Bruges. Minnewater Lake is one of them. It is considered the most romantic place in the city, and so many interesting superstitions and legends are connected with it. On evenings you can see many romantic couples on the lake who come here to admire the sunset and enjoy the intimate atmosphere. Among the major attractions of the city is also the bell tower of Church of Notre-Dame, which height estimates 122 meters. The bell tower is made in the Gothic style. This is also the second tallest building of the country.

Christ the Savior Cathedral is another bright religious landmark. It was founded in the middle of the 7th century. It is natural that nothing has remained from the original building. During the centuries of its history the church has survived in four fires, and has suffered greatly during the French Revolution. The cathedral, which travelers can see today, was built in the end of the 15th century. Talking about religious things, we simple can’t fail to ignore and the Jerusalem church. The building of the church was completed in 1470. Experts in ancient architecture often compare it with its famous Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Fine stained glass windows are the main decoration of the cathedral. They were made in the early 15th century. The hall of the church is also the tomb of its founder - Anselm Adorno. This church is one of the few religious monuments, which has never been subjected to strong restructuring during its centuries-long history.

Art lovers should not forget to visit Groeninge museum, which exhibits a rich collection of paintings. Among the cultural institutions of the city there are also some highly original ones, such as Museum of French Fried Potato, Chocolate Museum and Museum of Diamonds.

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