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A Day in Enchanting Bruges: Exploring History, Culture, and Delights

felipe mp

felipe mp

2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling day in Bruges, Belgium, as we discover ancient gates, picturesque quays, magnificent basilicas, and intriguing museums. Indulge in delicious meals, stroll through charming parks, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this captivating city.

Trip to Bruges

Day 1
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$303

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$ 25

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$57
9 - 14 min

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Sportoase Duinenwater Knokke-Heist
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Kruispoort gate
Built in the early 15th century, this is the best-preserved of Brugge's 4 remaining city gates.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Rosary Quay
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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The Olive Tree
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$78
2 - 3 min

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Bruges City Hall
City hall built in 1376 with a grand Gothic interior, plus a museum dedicated to art & area history.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Basilica of the Holy Blood
Minor basilica most famous for housing a phial claimed to contain a cloth with Christ's blood.
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
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$15
2 - 3 min

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Torture Museum Oude Steen Brugge
Collection of 100+ torture & execution instruments from history in one of Europe's oldest prisons.
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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$26
4 - 6 min

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Boniface Bridge (Bonifaciusbrug)
Quaint, early-20th-century pedestrian bridge with romantic views of the canal & town.
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Marcopolo
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
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$63
3 - 4 min

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Saint John’s Hospital
Museum in a medieval hospital with an apothecary, medical tools & artwork by painter Hans Memling.
8:45 PM - 9:45 PM
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$23
9 - 14 min

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Minnewater park
Tranquil public green space featuring Minnewater Lake & the gatehouse of a demolished castle.
10:15 PM - 10:45 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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King Albert I Park
Urban park at the site of a former train station, with bold water features & a weekly flea market.
11:15 PM - 12:15 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Frietmuseum
Historic building featuring exhibits on the history of potatoes & Belgian fries, plus samples.
12:45 AM - 1:45 AM
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$41
9 - 14 min

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Ezelpoort
2:15 AM - 2:45 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$303
Transport:$25