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There are excellent canals both in Ghent and Bruges. It is a good way to see towns from another point of view. A boat tour will show you places which are otherwise unreachable, as not every canal runs next to a street.
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The belfry of Bruges, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges, Belgium.
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The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 122.3 meters in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world.
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The Markt of Bruges is located in the heart of the city and covers an area of about 1 hectare. Some historical highlights around the square include the 12th-century belfry and the Provincial Court ...
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The Groeningemuseum is a municipal museum of Bruges, Belgium. It houses a comprehensive survey of six centuries of Flemish and Belgian painting, from Jan van Eyck to Marcel Broodthaers.
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The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Bruges, Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century as the chapel of the residence of the Count of Flanders, the church houses a ...
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The Sint-Salvator Cathedral is the cathedral of Bruges, Flanders, in present-day Belgium.
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Bruges is ideal for cycling. Alongside with its beautiful centre you can visit Damme (5km), a picturesque village on the river with a windmill and excellent pancakes, and optionally follow on to the coast (15km).
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Best time to go:
Summer is the most popular time, but it also gets very crowded. Late spring and early autumn is a good time to go, but avoid Mondays, as most attractions are closed.
How to get there
By car or train from Brussels Int'l Airport:
- 40 mi / 45 min to Gent
- 70 mi / 1 hr to Bruges
(Roughly the same from Antwerp)
- 40 mi / 45 min to Gent
- 70 mi / 1 hr to Bruges
(Roughly the same from Antwerp)