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Brugge, Belgium

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Brugge is one of the most picturesque town of Europe. It has unique medieval landmarks. Not only fortress walls and some fragments of the fort but also a lot of unique medieval buildings were saved till our days. The Church of Our Lady is one of them. It was built in the beginning of the 13th century. The outstanding architectural monument of the 12th century is the Saint Salvator's Cathedral, the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

Brugge, Belgium Many excursions begin from the Markt Square. Several historical objects are situated right near it. For example: the guard tower Belfort. It’s 83 meters high and dated from 1240 year. The town is also known thanks to its cultural centers. There has placed the world-known Groeninge museum, which has an extensive collection of medieval and early modern art, including the notable collection of Flemish Primitives. This museum was established in the 18th century.

The Hans Memling museum, opened in the 15th century, is one more interesting place in the town. A lot of items that are exhibited in the museum were there since it first days. The most unusual cultural landmark of Brugge is the Lace center. Since the old times the town was the large center of lace production. Now you can buy the unique lace staff. For 2000 year the historical district of Brugge with all its architectural monuments was placed in a list of UNESCO heritage. Next - Toledo


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ATM bankomat: 'KBC Bank Brugge' located in 0.32 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Avis Autoverhuur Brugge' is located in 0.95 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Parking' in 0.72 km
Supermarket: 'Proxy Delhaize Noordzand' in 0.15 km
Parking: 'Interparking Biekorf' in 0.15 km
Apotheek: 'Kyndt / Fernand' in 0.13 km
Police station: 'Politiecommissariaat District Centrum' in 0.5 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurant Manuscript' in 0.11 km
Railway station: 'Brugge' in 1.32 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Ostend-Bruges Airport OST - in 24 km
 »  Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport KJK - in 43 km
 »  Lesquin Airport LIL - in 71 km
 »  Merville Calonne Airport HZB - in 77 km
 »  Deurne Airport ANR - in 86 km
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Best hotels near Brugge

Zucchero Apartment Brugge

Located in 0 km from Brugge
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The apartment is decorated in an earth tone décor with exposed wooden beams. It features a seating area as well as a TV. The bathroom comes with a … More: photo, rates and booking
B&B Villa De Loof 1901

Located in 1 km from Brugge
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The apartment has sloping ceilings with white walls and a dark brown wooden floor. It also features a seating area and bathroom with bath and shower. … More: photo, rates and booking
Holiday Home Gaston Brugge

Located in 2 km from Brugge
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The accommodation will provide you with a tv, a patio and a terrace . Complete with a dishwasher, the dining area also has a microwave. Private … More: photo, rates and booking
Holiday Home Queen of Bruges

Located in 3 km from Brugge
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Queen of Bruges is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen and a seating area with a sofa and flat-screen cable TV, as well as a work desk and a … More: photo, rates and booking

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Oudenaarde Town Hall
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Top destination around Brugge - Brugge

Thus, De Garre pub offers visitors to choose from as much as one hundred types of beer. It has its own brewery, which produces an exclusive brand of beer called Triple de Garre. Brugs Beertje pub is famous for its everlasting funny and relaxed atmosphere. In addition to beer you will always find here excellent meals. Perhaps, Vlissinghe tavern is the oldest institution of this kind in Bruges. It was opened in 1515. Here guests will be offered to try national cuisine in its classic version. Of course, there are more exotic facilities in Bruges. Narai Thai restaurant is one of them. Thai delicacies form the basis of its menu and, the restaurant’s chef never ceases to amaze visitors with original author's masterpieces and a masterful combination of oriental spices.

Huidevettershuis restaurant is located right in the center of the city. The specialties of this place are traditional Flemish soup, roasted rabbit and home-made ham. In addition to widest choice meat delicacies, visitors are welcome to try vegetarian dishes, as well as excellent pickled herring. The opening of De Karmeliet restaurant was held in 1996. Since that time it has been considered one of the best restaurants devoted to the Flemish cuisine in the city. Here you can order fine fish soup with shrimps and numerous vegetable salads, and, of course, best Belgian cheese. In addition to the national cuisine, the restaurant serves interesting Bhavani Indian delicacies, resisting which is simply impossible despite the fact whether you are a gourmet, or a usual visitor. The restaurant features a separate children's menu, so it is the ideal choice for families.
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