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Historic Centre of Brugge

Bruges, Belgium
As featured in 3 days in Bruges
Ranked #1 of 38 attractions in Bruges
5.0 of 5 stars 547 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Owner description: The historic center of Bruges has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 thanks to its status as one of the commercial and cultural...... more » Owner description: The historic center of Bruges has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 thanks to its status as one of the commercial and cultural capitals of Europe and its enduring Gothic architecture. The Belgian city center is cited as a great example of a medieval historic settlement, even while it has evolved over the years. « less
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Wiesbaden, Germany
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Slow paced and plenty to see all in walking distance of the hotel. More

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Pulau Penang, Malaysia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Only spend an hour here and most of the time I was at Laurent Brasserie & Tea-Room enjoying delicious Belgium Chocolate on Belgium Waffles! Wife had a delicious plate of Smoked Salmon with Salad. These are the two that we ate and it was fantastic. If you want to find it, it should be at Steenstraat 79. More

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Leeds, England
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

There is so much to see in Brugge that 5 days just fky by. Wander down the narrow side streets and see the real Bruge and enjoy a beer or coffee overlooking the canals. The museums are great but not really worth going to the Chocolate or Frites Museums More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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All the sights are close together and in easy walking distance of each other. Away from the centre it is very pleasant to stroll in the quiet streets just looking. There are possibilities to visit out of town too and Damme is a pleasant place to get to - you can go there on a tour and take the boat... More

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Washington, DC
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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The architecture is beautiful, but it is difficult to walk around the many tourists groups. More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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We got into town and took up a post in the Belfore Cafe. We ordered a whiskey for me and local beer for my hubby. We could not really understand the waiter's comments and just assumed what he meant. This was a mistake made by rookie tourists in Bruge. He got a beer so big, he could barely lift it.... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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I visited Bruges a couple of days back. It was easy to get to the centre of Brugge from the station. As you come out of the station, to your right there is a little visitor centre marked as i (meaning Info) from where you can get a map. After that it is easy to just walk down to the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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The historic center of Brugge is delightful - what a gem of a place. We were there on a holiday weekend, so the place was packed with visitors. We managed to get off the shopping strips and into the back alleys and canals were we found solitude and the time to enjoy the sights More

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Barnsley, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The centre of Bruges is very beautiful, there are so many good restaurants we were spoiled for choice. We took a canal trip which was informative and interesting. All in all a lovely place for a relaxing city break. More

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Surrey, UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

Nothing to discover about this gem here but somehow loses (as Venice) part of its character as it gets so busy. Try to walk around a little bit further from the crowd and you may think you are in a different city. Late evening walks (or very early) are great. More

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