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Inside Background
Architecture 
Brugge is an architectural gold mine.  Unspoiled for hundreds of years, the...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Culture 
The art connoisseur needs to spend a few weeks in Brugge, if not a month.  The...
Last edited: 12 June 2007
History 
The city of Brugge dates its history back two thousand years to an origin as a...
Last edited: 15 February 2007
Recommended Reading 
There are a zillion and one books on Brugge, though most are titled under the...
Last edited: 17 July 2006
Tourist Board Info 
When figuring out what to do and see while visiting Brugge, the main website to...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
Weather & When to Go 
It is difficult to declare exactly when the best time to visit Brugge would...
Last edited: 21 January 2007
Budget Travel 
If you are going to Brugge from Brussels which is recomended because of its...
Last edited: 06 March 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Try Brussels instead of Amsterdam to fly in from USA If you’re flying in from...
Last edited: 16 July 2006
Getting Around 
If you’re staying within the city limits, a car is completely unnecessary...
Last edited: 04 October 2006
Public Transportation 
Multi-ticket saves money For the city buses you can buy a multi-journey ticket...
Last edited: 07 April 2007
Eurostar from Brussels Midi 
If you arrive into Brussel Midi on the Eurostar from the UK and intend to head...
Last edited: 19 July 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
This is a city with excellent railway links to Brussels and the rest of...
Last edited: 21 January 2007
Events & Festivals 
Travelers can find any information on events in the following cultural...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
Family Travel 
Although a city primarily for people with higher brows and visitors of artistic...
Last edited: 17 July 2006
First-time Visitors 
Here are a few hints for first-time visitors to this city: Wear comfortable...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
You don't need to hire a bicycle to go off the beaten path. Just take any...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Architectural Grand Designs 
If you love architectural Grand Designs, try and book a room at Guesthouse Huis...
Last edited: 06 December 2009
Buying Beer 
Trappist beers cost a small fortune in the United Kingdom.  Going to a Calais...
Last edited: 10 April 2007
chocol@brugge 
Bruges, the chocolate city The festival ended end of march 2007, a new edition...
Last edited: 23 May 2007
Lace Gallery 
If you are interested in refined, exclusive home decoration you must visit the...
Last edited: 30 September 2008
SNOW & ICE - Sculpture Festival 
This year you can visit the Snow & Ice Sculpture Festival - ICE FANTASY...
Last edited: 17 December 2008
Belfry (Belfort) and Market Halls (Hallen) 
These 13th century medieval buildings from which the bells toll were once an...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Brugge Christmas Market 
Brugge is a wonderful, quaint town. But from experience and living here, Brugge...
Last edited: 19 December 2007
Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk) 
Built in the 12th century, with a spiked spire 360 feet high. Michelangelo's...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Groeninge Museum 
Home of the Flemish Primitives from the 15th century, this museum includes...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Holy Savior Cathedral (Sint-Salvatorskathedraal) 
St Saviour's Cathedral is the oldest parish church in Bruges (12th-15th...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Memling in Sint-Jan Hospitaalmuseum 
The Memling in Sint-Jan Hospitaalmuseum was originally the 12th century...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Segway Tour 
City tours wiht your personal guide during our tour your drive a segway...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
The Markt 
Brugges Market is a nifty square in the centre of town surrounded by hundreds...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Breakfast 
Breakfast in hotels seems very expensive and the choice of cafes offering...
Last edited: 25 July 2008
PortoRomano 
Great food,Low prices!Portuguese... cuisine! Main courses start at 9 euro untill
Last edited: 27 July 2009
Oud Handbogenhof 
Oud Handbogenhof is a delightfull restaurant just around the corner from the...
Last edited: 28 September 2009
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Inside Belgium: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Belgium is one of the 15 countries that use the Euro as its national currency...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Crossing the Border 
Belgium is party to the Schengen Agreement, this provides open borders across...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
The emergency number in Belgium is 112. You can dial it from any telephone...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Important Phrases 
The residents in the Southern portion of Belgium (Wallonia) speak French.  The...
Last edited: 08 March 2008
Telephones 
32 ( three two ) The International Telephone Country Code for Belgium. 00...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is not common in Belgium. Restaurant, taxi and hairdresser bills...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Local public transport 
Local Public Transport in Belgium Local bus and tram services in Belgium are...
Last edited: 31 December 2006
Trains 
Belgium has a decent public transport system with buses, trams, trains and...
Last edited: 08 June 2008
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