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Posted by Book2Go Travel on Sep 19

Location of

Bruges is the main and the largest city in

West Flanders, a province in

Belgium. This best-preserved medieval city in

Belgium is situated 145 kilometers from

Brussels.

Bruges is also referred to as “a Miniature Venice” because of the presence of many canals. The common language is Dutch but for most tourists language is never a cause of concern because most of the locals understand English and French. 

 
Places to visit in Bruges 

• Groeninge
  Museum – For those who loves art,
  the
  Groeninge Museum is a worthy place to visit in
  Bruges. This museum has a compilation of artworks from painters who lived and worked in
  Bruges from the 14^th to the 20^th century including the masterpieces of Jan Van Eyck.
• Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilig-Bloedbasiliek) - This is a Gothic style church on the

Burg Square

. A historical object dwells in this church – a vial that they believed contains the blood of Jesus. Beneath the church is a

Romanesque style chapel.

• Belltower of the market (Bell Fort en Hallen) - The challenge of climbing the 366 steps to the top of the tallest belfry in Belgium will allow you to have a perfect view of
  Bruges.
• Oldtimer
  Motorcycle Museum - If you love vintage motorcycles, this museum is home to more than 80 motorcycles and you will surely enjoy and learn a lot about them rather than see them only in pictures.

Other Things to Do While in

Bruges  1.      Walks - sightseeing is a delightful experience as you walk through

Bruges especially in the evenings where the well lit structures like

the

Belfry Tower and other cathedrals are such a sight to behold. 2.      Rides - riding in a horse-drawn carriage although a little bit expensive is a

Bruges experience.3.      Tour Boats - A

Bruges tour will never be complete without a canal trip. 4.      Bicycle rides - bicycle rental shops abound near the main square.  Things to Buy and enjoy while in Bruges 

1. Chocolate shops are plenty and chocolate products are of exquisite quality and taste. The reason why Belgian chocolates are known worldwide. However, chocolates sold in chocolate shops are quite expensive and some tourists prefer buying Belgian chocolates from a supermarket because they are sold at a lower price with the same striking flavor.
2. Beer lovers visiting
   Bruges will never be complete without going to famous beer bars that serve the best Belgian beers.

Where to Stay? Hotels are plenty in Bruges, it is important that you consult with your travel agent to book ahead of time and to provide you with choices on where you may stay while in Bruges. Aside from hotels, there are also castles that are available for tourists visiting

Bruges.   If you are planning to visit

Belgium, consider

Bruges as your first destination choice.