Best Bruges Hidden Gem Attractions
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Best Bruges Hidden Gem Attractions
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- ABQJaneCascais, PortugalWe stumbled upon this while exploring the area around St. John Hospital. It was so worthwhile and Luc was magnificent. The music was so relaxing! He explained features of different types of harps and incorporated other “instruments “ in his recital. Fascinating how bowls can make music! All his music is original. Definitely spend an hour away from the teeming masses!Written October 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jpp262017Greater London, UKWe found this by chance whilst walking around the city. Friendly passionate staff with excellent interesting exhibits. We both commented it was the cleanest museum we had ever visited. Very interesting and informative way of passing a couple of hours. Highlights are the on site pub/coffee shop and the cat which roams around the museum like he owns it.Written January 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- pfefmeisterSan Francisco, CAWe walked around the outer canal and visited three of the windmills - way bigger than I expected. Nice parkland surrounding and leading up to these historic artifacts. It’s a ways outside the old town section, but, once you’ve run out of options, cruise over here for something unique.Written May 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JPatti1Chicago, ILWhile not of interest to the general population, those who have an interest in the fiber arts will find this museum appealing. It starts with a display and movie on the making of lace and some of that history and then allows for a visit to a group of aficionados who are working on lace projects of their own design. Watching these skilled artists work on their lace is really the only way to gain a real feel for the time-consuming process of making lace by hand.Written October 31, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, ChinaThis is an early 17th-century church northwest of the Sint-Annarei canal in the Historic Centre of Bruges. It is of Gothic architecture but with Baroque features adorning the interior of the church. Opening hours are now 1pm to 5pm daily (free entry).
The exterior is of brick facade dominated by a tower with spire. There is a niche with a statue figure of St. Anne just above the entrance as well. The interior features a decorative marble rood screen along wooden paneling, pulput and confessional booths. Murals adorn the nave walls while the main altarpiece is very beautiful with striking Baroque features.
In the end, St. Anne's Church is beautiful church although it is slightly beyond the reach of many tourists who only have time to explore the main sightseeing area around Grote Markt and Burg Square. If you are in Bruges for a few extra days and want to explore the St. Anna's Quarter, this is a good church to find and visit.Written November 7, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Perfekt! Location brutally nice! Drinks wonderful! Owner and personnel very nice! High recommendation to visit this wonderful bar!Written September 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brittany_11_10Los Angeles, CAPeaceful escape from the strolling masses (yes, we were part of those strolling masses at times). Lovely little garden area. Quite old houses! (A few hundred years old.) You can't go in them, or really see in them (except maybe one or two), but still kind of neat to see from the outside, or just to enjoy the serenity of the enclosed garden away from the crowds.Written August 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HeinBloedLindenfels, GermanyIf you go to Bruges, you must go to this place. No—there is no hot chocolate made of sugared powder but from chocolate pallets. Like a good wine, you have the choice of darker, lighter, white, or whatever you want. And on top, excellent whipped cream. I am in heaven. It is small, so expect a long wait to get a table.Written August 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Raintree_ThailandBangkok, ThailandA less-frequently visited church by most tourists, but a beautiful and interesting church. Constructed in the 17th century and dedicated to St. Francis Xavier in 1642. The interior has beautiful while columns and elegant Baroque design. Also some attractive paintings. The church has an interesting history, including periods of time when it was converted to non-religious uses under French occupation. Entrance is free.Written January 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DrJohnsonBirmingham, ALBeer was a must.
Ardbeg 1- year old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky was good (no, sadly I don't drink beer)
Dumplings were OK.
Sliders were the favorite!
Local bar atmosphere was the winner by far.Written September 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - My friends and I were looking for a place to get some good eats after a long day of exploring Brugge and here it is! Great atmosphere with a restaurant and famous beer tasting venue next door so plenty to enjoy. The burgers and fries are absolutely delicious. We actually came back a second time. Thanks Much!Written September 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BigRedBike1Harrogate, UKAbsolute gem of a place.
Hidden up a side street not far from the central Bell Tower Square. Their own beer is delicious but they will only serve you three glasses! That's how strong it is! The stairs up are a challenge - even more so coming down after a glass of De Garre beer. Get a platter of bread and cheese too!Written March 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - lyndseym734Essex, United KingdomFabulous cocktail bar! Great choice of drinks, friendly and helpful staff and great ambience! Average priced cocktails but they were amazing.... very well made. It was busy on a Friday evening but they managed to squeeze us in. Highly recommended!!Written September 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mancunian WayManchester, UKQuality Belgian chocolates are about €20 / kilo here. Average mid-price in Bruges is about €45 going up to €80+ at the upper end. So are they any good? Yes! I bought a couple of pre-mixed boxes, some of which were gifts. At this price it didn’t seem worth messing about choosing individual chocolates when a 750g box would likely contain several of each. The 250g boxes are great value gifts, available as chocolate selections or gift wrapped boxes of praline seashells at the same price.
Are they as good as the more expensive ones in Bruges? Not quite. I bought some at €72 from one of the few remaining artisan makers to compare them. But those were over 3x the price and only marginally better. Even if you want the very best for someone, you are bound to want a few less expensive gifts for others, or children, and this is where to come. There is a myriad of chocolate novelties and traditional sweets on sale.
For fellow Brits, to put it in context, these chocolates are vastly superior to M&S, a bit better than Hotel Chocolat (but with less novel varieties), but falls short of the Fortnum & Mason / Harrods level. But we have to keep in mind that these are phenomenally inexpensive for Bruges.
Furthermore, the thoroughly lovely man who runs this small family business can’t do enough for you. Zero pressure to buy anything. That’s just as well as you are likely to need some time to browse; this shop is packed floor to ceiling with different sweets and chocolates. There’s plenty here to buy for people who don’t like chocolate.
It looked like it was a bit out of the town centre on Google Maps but it actually took 6 minutes walk from the main square. Well worth the detour.Written September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David/Sally HMarden, UKWe managed to grab the last table and pretty glad we did. Great service (warm welcome, friendly, knowledgeable and unobtrusive) and the tapas were great accompanied by natural wine. The place had a great vibe.Written September 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
