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- BradHong Kong, China175,461 contributionsThis is a quaint, atmospheric square in the southern part of the Historic Centre of Bruges. Here you will find a handful of eateries with outdoor seating, the local De Halve Maan brewery and brasserie, a fun German Christmas shop called Kathe Wohlfahrt as well as the whimsical statue called Zeus, Leda and Prometheus en Pegasus.
Walplein is very near to Minnewaterpark and Begijnhof to the southwest of the square and can be easily visited by those entering the historic city centre from the south and Station area. It is a place worth making time to find this place for these wandering the streets and exploring the lovely city of Bruges.Written November 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TrainbleuBrussels, Belgium38,093 contributionsGroenerei is the name of a waterway and a street in Bruges. As a waterway, Groenerei was long thought to be a canal but it is now considered to be part of the natural course of the River Reie. From 1127 onwards Groenerei was an element of Bruges’ defence system. Only a stretch of the tree-lined cobbled street on the south bank is actually called ‘Groenerei’, the rest is called ‘Steenhouwersvest’.
To escape the bustle of Huidevettersplein in the evening we took a stroll along Groenerei to Predikheren Bridge. On our way, we passed the colonnade of the open-air fish market (1820) and several cute bridges. We enjoyed the picturesque views on the Belfry and the historical buildings on the opposite bank, like the Mansion of the Liberty of Bruges (back façade) and the neoclassical House De Caese (1967).Written December 10, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradHong Kong, China175,461 contributionsVesten is 26 hectares of green and leisure area that makes up a large part of the green lung of Bruges along with the Minnewater Park and Koning King Albert I Park in the southern end of the city. It stretches east and west quite some distance along the canal providing large tract of park for walkers and cyclers.
There are some interesting attractions to see along Vesten including the 4 medieval city gates, the historic Gunpowder Tower (Poertoren), Lovers Bridge and other canal crossings. It is a lovely place to stretch your legs and get a bit of morning exercise in if you've been eating too many chocolates during your time in Bruges.Written November 1, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tess W18 contributionsArriving in Bruges after spending a few days in crowded Amsterdam felt like a breath of fresh air. We arrived on a somewhat gray and drizzly day, but it did not detract from the good feelings we had. For me, it was love at first sight. I instantly fell in love with Bruges and all that it had to offer. Starting with checking in at one of the most elegant and most comfortable hotel we have ever stayed in, the historic Duke’s Palace Hotel.
We quickly strolled to the Markt, Bruges most famous picturesque square ringed with the beautiful guild houses, and a number of restaurants on one side, each one adorned with the freshest and most colorful spring pansies. The square was not thronged with tourists and felt very warm and welcoming.
As we continued our exploration each day, we fell more and more in love with the city, with its beautiful churches, notably the Church of Our Lady which houses the Madonna of Bruges, the only Michelangelo statue sold outside of Italy during his lifetime, the much adored and visited Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Sint Salvator Cathedral. Most restaurants offer very good delicious food at reasonable prices, shopping in the lace and tapestry stores was enjoyable and unhurried. One cannot fail to mention Belgium’s famous waffles. We were told again and again that the best to be had was in Bruges.
As we got more comfortable, we started taking long walks in the streets away from the square, more residential in nature and discovered centuries-old buildings standing side by side with facades adorned with unique architectural features and adornments. This is how we discovered Bruges lovely hidden canals like Agustinjnenrei and Groenerei.
We were somewhat reluctant to leave this very charming and walkable city behind, but after years of planning to go, we were glad that we finally made it. And now we are already thinking of going back because there was one quarter of the city we failed to explore, the north quarter. Visitors should try to make time for this reportedly lovely and attractive area.Written June 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
