Tour & Travel Packages to Brugge

The blood of Jesus is kept in the amusingly beautiful casket of 1817. Jan Crabbe, the master who created the casket, used about 30 kg of gold and silver and more than a hundred of jewels. On Ascension Day there is a solemn ceremony of carrying the casket through Bruges. From the museum one can learn the detailed history of the relic and basilica, one can also look at the silver crown of the 15th century, which was presented by Maria of Burgundy, and some other interesting paintings.

Grote Market. The central square of the city is located in the very heart of Bruges. At the square you'll find a lot of marvelous historical buildings, among which is the Belfort of the 12th century. The tower of this building is 83 meters high and it deflects for a meter to the left. At Grote Market you'll find plenty of various cafes and restaurants. From there carriage excursions start, it's a very popular sort of entertainment in Bruges.

Halve Maan. Halve Maan is a brewery, where the only Bruges sort of beer Brugse Zot is produced. Long time ago there was also produced another sort of beer - Straffe Hendrik, but nowadays it's over. Since very 1564 this brewery is located in the same building at Walplein Square, in the historical center of Bruges. Nowadays of great popularity are the excursions around the brewery, the culmination of which is of course beer degustation.

The City Hall. This fabulous City Hall was built under the direction of Jan Rugirs. It was finished in 1421. The fronts are beautifully decorated with small towers. Especially interesting wall-paintings are. The City Hall is situated at de Burg Square.

Read more about Brugge in our City Guide ...

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