The Markt is the main square in Bruges and is a beautiful town square. Ideal meeting point or base from which to explore the town, with a number of cafes and bars nearby as well as dozens of shops.

This for me compares with Delft in the Netherlands and is a nice place to relax have a coffee/tea or something stronger. Why not try a local beer or have a glass of wine, even a soft drink and watch the world go by. I...More

Loved the architect, the people watching is good, nice place to spend a lazy afternoon. We had drinks at the bar and the food was fabulous.

This is one of the beautiful old town squares I've visited in Europe. I put it up there with Krakow and Sienna. I recommend you make more than one visit here and linger on at least one of them to soak up the ambience. Of...More

This is a must visit place when you are in Bruge. The whole city gives you a feel of a fairly tale city. A small old Town you will fall in love with no wonder they call it Venice of North. Although I went during...More

The market square is the center of all activity in Brugge. Surrounded by restaurants. These eateries don't necessarily offer the best cuisine or the best prices but they do offer a great view of the square activity and are a great meeting place or opportunity...More

The square is surrounded by restaurants and beautiful buildings and is just great to have a drink/meal and watch all the activity around you.

A lot of the charming buildings have been turned into restaurants downstairs so pictures are full of tourists eating.

Lots of hustle and bustle, full of tour groups, horses with carriages, places of interest, open air restaurants and street entertainment.

Such a quaint, charming town! Loved it! Many places to eat and shop. We enjoyed a walking to tour to find out the history of Bruges...well worth it.