Bruges
is called : 'the Venice of the North'. This splendid medieval
city is one of Belgium's crown jewels. In no other European
city the feel and the look of medieval times are so present
as here in this city close to the North Sea. Today's Bruges
has a population of about 45.000 people (the old center)
or 120.000 people (center together with the suburbs).These
numbers clearly show that Bruges is not a tiny miniature
city. It ranks, even today, among the important cities of
Belgium.
It
is also the capital of the Belgian province of West-Flanders.
A lot of people take day-trips from Brussels to Bruges,
but there is to much to see here to fill only 1 day. The
best way to visit Bruges is to spend at least one night
in one of the many beautiful and cozy hotels. Later in the
evening, when all the tourists have gone, Bruges finds back
its charm and quiet of old times. When one is lucky with
the weather, a stroll through the tiny medieval streets
can be an enchanting experience. Bruges is always beautiful,
in the summertime as well as in the wintertime. Lucky visitors
will never forget the city after they have seen it on a
snowy December or January day.
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Canal Boat Trips
A genuine adventure, the visit to this unique town with
its age-old houses and picturesque bridges by guided boat
trip. Which is present at the location of Georges STAEL
- Katelijnestraat 4 8000 Brugge. Every day (except in November)
from 10am till 5.30 pm,
Departures are every 30 minutes, Closed from November 16th
till half March.
The Brewery "De Halve Maan"
The 'De halve Maan' family brewery (=The Half Moon) has
been active since 1856. The cooking- and brewing cauldron,
the cooler and the malt store were the authentic working
instruments for the brewing of the 'Straffe Hendrik' beer.
On your tour, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Bruges.
After your visit, you can taste the homemade beer.
City Tour Bruges
The sightseeing line would like to take you to the most
picturesque sites of the city in one of our mini-buses with
panoramic view, while you enjoy comments and explanations
in English. The sightseeing tour lasts 50 minutes.
Bruges Diamond House
The technique of diamond polishing is attributed to Bruges
goldsmith Lodewijk van Berquen in the middle of the 15th
century. As early as 1370, however, diamonds were traded
in Bruges - long before their introduction into Antwerp
or Amsterdam - and Bruges undisputedly was Europe's first
diamond city.
Bruges
Diamond House, situated in an elegantly restored listed
building, "De Steur" (The Sturgeon), built 1518,
right in the heart of Bruges, only 80 meters from the Market
Place, offers a large choice of diamonds and quality diamond
jewelry in classical as well as modern designs. During your
stay in beautiful Bruges, do not miss the occasion to make
a purchase of diamond jewelry at our favorable prices.
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