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Historic Centre of Brugge

Bruges, Belgium
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Ranked #1 of 38 attractions in Bruges
5.0 of 5 stars 536 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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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
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Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The historic center of Brugge is delightful - what a gem of a place. We were there on a holiday weekend, so the place was packed with visitors. We managed to get off the shopping strips and into the back alleys and canals were we found solitude and the time to enjoy the sights More

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Barnsley, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The centre of Bruges is very beautiful, there are so many good restaurants we were spoiled for choice. We took a canal trip which was informative and interesting. All in all a lovely place for a relaxing city break. More

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Surrey, UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Nothing to discover about this gem here but somehow loses (as Venice) part of its character as it gets so busy. Try to walk around a little bit further from the crowd and you may think you are in a different city. Late evening walks (or very early) are great. More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Nice medieval place, you should definitely go there. Take the boat tour, then explore the streets, enter the cathedral... More

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Wolverhampton, UK
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

There is nothing toi dislike except perhaps the enormous number of tour groups. Everything else is to like. This must be one of the great cities of the world - maybe not quite uo to Venice but as good as any other historic city I can think of. More

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DC
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

You go to Bruges to see its exceptionally well preserved medival center, with its marvelous Belfry, the Church of Holy Blood and other great sites. It is all there, as well as numerous chocolate shops, restaurants, etc. A great tourist area. More

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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful and one of our favourite weekend getaway destinations. Always find new shops, gourmet foods, chocolates etc. Restaurants as well always surprise us with their great quality and value. More

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Cave Creek, Arizona
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We took the train from Brussels to Brugge, then walked a short way into the center of this quint town. It is very old, quint, cobblestone streets and a tourist destination, Shop, restaurants, carriage and canal boat rides, and very friendly people. We knew there would be a lot of tourists, but it was worth it. This medieval village is... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

I loved the city centre of Brugge with it's gothic architecture and the canal encircling the centre. Lovely streets to walk around and lots of lace and tapestry shops selling beautiful gifts. More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

The care they've taken of the city is amazing. We could learn a lot about city planning from the Belgians. More

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