The Markt is a fascinating place as is the nearby square The Burg. They become very crowded during the day and to see the architecture at its best and quietest go early, even before breakfast if your hotel is central More

This is the main square in Bruges. The Belfort dominates one side of the square, there's a large monument in the middle and on all sides are beautiful buildings of various different types. The restaurants and bars facing directly onto the square tend to be the more expensive ones as this is tourist central really but they are good places... More

We loved the Markt Square - so picturesque with lots of bars and cafe's/restaurants. The horse-drawn carriages looked great fun although we did not go on one. The Christmas Market was here when we visited with an ice rink in the centre. Stunning. More

I clicked a lot of pictures of the lovely Grote Market area. Thats the main sight seeing place besides the Atomium which is a few miles away. You can try some delicious waffles, chocolates and frites too while merrily clicking away! More

Stroll around and enjoy the open space and wonderful architecture. More

there are always a selection of horse and carriages for you to take a ride in (about 45 mins) the guide points out places of interest to you as it tours the city amongst cyclists buses ,cars and walkers all over the cobbled roads!! Health and safety??!! Children will be delighted with the horses' 'PooBags' clung behind them to catch... More

We were in walking distance of The Markt so we enjoyed all it had to offer while we were in Bruges, making many trips to and through. We ate at a couple of the restaurants located here, the first night having dinner that featured set price 3 course meals. And in the morning we visited again and were pleasantly surprised... More

Great selection of bars and restaurants, ringed by impressive historic buildings. Gets vey busy, and it can be a jostle to get a good table - prices here are higher than the streets running off. More

altough i live in the neighbourhood, i still like this place.i always discover something new i never noticed before. i do not visit the cafés any more because they are very expensive (tourist traps!) More