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Bruges at a Glance

Bruges is a town in the northern part of Belgium. It is one of the best preserved pre-motorised cities in Europe and offers the kind of charms rarely available elsewhere. Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam and Stockholm, it is sometimes referred to as "The Venice of the North". It has played an integral role in western trade as well as in Europeâs artistic and architectural evolution. With pointy gilded architecture, stay-a-while cafes, vivid time-tunnel art, and dreamy canals dotted with swans, Bruges is a heavyweight sightseeing destination. No other city destination offers such a great diversity of sites to visit.

Area 138.4 Square Kilometers

Population 0.12 Million

Winter Temperature 4 C

Summer Temperature 17 C

Best Time To Visit Any time of the year

Rail

Traveling to Bruges on Belgium's excellent rail system is a good choice. Trains to and from Brussels leave every 30 minutes during the day. The journey from Brussel to Bruges takes about 50 minutes.

Basilica of the Holy Blood

The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a 12th century chapel, in the medieval town of Bruges, Belgium. It is believed to house a revered phial containing cloth stained with the actual blood of Christ. While the chapel itself is a beautiful site, it is the blood and its accompanying story that attracts visitors, from the devoutly religious to the deeply skeptical to those just curious to know what the fuss is all about.

St. Salvator's Cathedral

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The Sint-Salvator Cathedral, the main church of the city, is one of the few buildings in Bruges that have survived the onslaught of the ages without damage. It dates back to the end of the 12th century. The Salvator cathedral also possesses the original paintings that were used as models for the wall tapestries, which is a quite unique combination that exists almost nowhere else.

Markt

The Markt of Bruges is located in the heart of the city and covers an area of about 1 hectare. Some historical highlights around the square include the 12th-century belfry and the Provincial Court. The Markt is also the perfect place in which to sit and enjoy the famous Belgian beer.

Bridges and Canals

Walking near the canal is specially full of lively interest whether admiring the bridges, the architecture of the buildings alongside, the people and the carriages and horses. There are over 50 canals across the city and thus is referred to as âVenice of the Northâ. The picturesque canals just add to the perfect picture postcard scenery which can be found around every corner.

The Old Chocolate House

This is a Belgium Chocolate Shop that sells fine quality Truffle Chocolates Pralines. The chocolates are all handmade by a Master Chocolatier using fresh Cream and 100% Cacao butter. You will also find a full range of homemade artisanal Cookies, Gingerbreads, Biscuits, Candies, Marsipan, Sweets and other wrapped Chocolate products from selected Belgian craftsmen.