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Minnewater Lake

Off Wijngaardplein, Bruges, Belgium
As featured in Bruges on a budget
Ranked #8 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 121 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Fee: No
Owner description: Looking for a scenic place to take a romantic daytime or evening stroll? Minnewater Lake offers urban nature lovers a perfect setting regardless of...... more » Owner description: Looking for a scenic place to take a romantic daytime or evening stroll? Minnewater Lake offers urban nature lovers a perfect setting regardless of the season or time of year. « less
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Greeneville, Tennessee
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The park is pleasant enough, but it is certainly more of a hang out spot for groups of energetic youngsters than a place for grown ups to enjoy nature. The lovely Abbey and bridges nearby are more our speed. More

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East Mids, UK
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This was very pretty and peaceful compared to the hustle and bustle of central Bruges and we did enjoy the walk around it but it did not really meet our expectations. We did enjoy the peacefulness of it but we were expecting more. More

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london
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

very nice trip, worth doing if its your first visit to bruges, reasonabke for money, very enjoyble More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

This is one of the prettiest and most peaceful places in Bruges More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

A beautiful scenic area of Bruges don't miss it. Although it gets busy go early to avoid crowds. More

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Fleet, United Kingdom
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Beautiful part of Bruges. one of the best times (I think) to visit the lake is earlyish in the morning when there's still a bit of mist hanging over the water and before too many people are around. its a lovely serene spot and from the far end of the lake, on the bridge by the tower with the right... More

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Stockholm
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Make sure not to miss going round this lake and its adjoining park, it's very nice. More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Quiet location by a beguinage, with a small lake and garden area. well worth a stroll to see - it's not as busy as the centre. More

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greece
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

I can't describe the beauty of that place, everything i'll say it's not enough....,lake...,swans..., bridges...view....! More

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Crickhowell, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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The gardeners and builders are working on a number of the exibits and flowerbeds in late April , but still a lovely walk for 30 minutes More

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