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Historic Centre of Brugge
As featured in 3 days in Bruges
Ollie #1 of 38 attractions in Bruges
5 of 5 stars 545 reviews
Owner description: The historic center of Bruges has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 thanks to its status as one of the commercial and cultural...... more » Owner description: The historic center of Bruges has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 thanks to its status as one of the commercial and cultural capitals of Europe and its enduring Gothic architecture. The Belgian city center is cited as a great example of a medieval historic settlement, even while it has evolved over the years. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Bruges Ballooning
As featured in Bruges off the beaten path
Ollie #2 of 38 attractions in Bruges
5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Owner description: Bruges Ballooning offers, in exclusive co-operation with the city of Bruges, hot air balloon flights over the centre of Bruges. Daily departures at...... more » Owner description: Bruges Ballooning offers, in exclusive co-operation with the city of Bruges, hot air balloon flights over the centre of Bruges. Daily departures at sunrise and 2 hours before sunset. A one-hour balloon trip takes you over the city of Bruges, and it's wonderful surrounding castles and fields. Champagne and hotel pick-up are included. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
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De Halve Maan (Straffe Hendrik) Brewery
As featured in Bruges on a budget
Ollie #3 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 391 reviews

A must do. Best place in Bruges to try the Brugse Zot beer. The brewery tour is in three languages: English, French and Dutch and is every hour over the summer and new year... more »

Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilige Bloed Basiliek)
Ollie #4 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 197 reviews
This chapel contains a phial that reputedly contains Christ's blood brought back from the Crusades.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Town Hall (Stadhuis)
As featured in 3 days in Bruges
Ollie #5 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: The Bruges Town Hall was built in 1376—and amazingly, the city has been governed from this building for more than 700 years. Go inside to see the Town...... more » Owner description: The Bruges Town Hall was built in 1376—and amazingly, the city has been governed from this building for more than 700 years. Go inside to see the Town Hall’s 19th century Gothic Chamber and the painted figures that shed light on the city’s incredible past. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk)
Ollie #6 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 104 reviews
This church features a 122m spire and what is claimed to be the only Michaelangelo statue to have left Italy in his lifetime.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Burg
Ollie #7 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  11.2 miles from city center
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Minnewater Lake
As featured in Bruges on a budget
Ollie #8 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews
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
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Belfry (Belfort) and Market Halls (Hallen)
As featured in 3 days in Bruges
Ollie #9 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4 of 5 stars 196 reviews

These 13th century medieval buildings from which the bells toll were once an indoor market place. Important information! The carillon of the Belfry undergoes a complete... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Beguinage (Begijnhof)
Ollie #10 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 118 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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The Markt
As featured in 3 days in Bruges
Ollie #11 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4 of 5 stars 165 reviews

Brugges Market is a nifty square in the centre of town surrounded by hundreds of little gift shops and tourist nooks. Highlights include the TinTin store and a store where you can... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Groeninge Museum
Ollie #12 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4 of 5 stars 103 reviews

Home of the Flemish Primitives from the 15th century, this museum includes works of Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, Gerard David, Hugo van der Goes, Petrus Christus,and... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Folklore Museum (Museum voor Volkskunde)
As featured in 3 days in Bruges
Ollie #13 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: Learn about the Bruges of the 17th century at this museum, which features almshouses, a cobbler’s, barrel and hat maker’s workshop—and other...... more » Owner description: Learn about the Bruges of the 17th century at this museum, which features almshouses, a cobbler’s, barrel and hat maker’s workshop—and other depictions of life long ago. On Thursday afternoons, the museum serves up fresh sweets made using traditional recipes and techniques. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Holy Savior Cathedral (Sint-Salvatorskathedraal)
Ollie #14 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews

St Saviour's Cathedral is the oldest parish church in Bruges (12th-15th century). Of note are, among other things, the choir stalls, the rood loft with organ, the medieval tombs... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Memling in Sint-Jan Hospitaalmuseum
Ollie #15 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4 of 5 stars 53 reviews

The Memling in Sint-Jan Hospitaalmuseum was originally the 12th century Hospital of Saint John. In the 1400s the painter Hans Memling arrived in Brugge to study under Rogier van... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Bruges Art Route
Ollie #16 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Trails
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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De Struise Brouwers
As featured in 3 days in Bruges
Ollie #17 of 38 attractions in Bruges
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: A small but well-regarded commercial beer company, De Struise Brouwers is the brainchild of two ostrich farm owners (and in fact, the brewery’s name...... more » Owner description: A small but well-regarded commercial beer company, De Struise Brouwers is the brainchild of two ostrich farm owners (and in fact, the brewery’s name is taken from the historic Flemish name for this bird). It produces award-winning, distinctive regional beers in its own microbrewery in West Flanders, making them available for sampling and sales to visitors. A small but well-regarded commercial beer company, De Struise Brouwers is the brainchild of two ostrich farm owners (and in fact, its brewery’s name is taken from the historic Flemish name for this bird). It produces award-winning, distinctive regional beers in its own microbrewery in West Flanders, making them available for sampling and sales to visitors. « less
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Jerusalem Church (Jeruzalemkerk)
Ollie #18 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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St. Walburga's Church (Sint-Walburgakerk)
Ollie #19 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum
Ollie #20 of 38 attractions in Bruges
3.5 of 5 stars 203 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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