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A Day in Enchanting Bruges: Exploring the Canals and Medieval Architecture

Hugo Fonseca

Hugo Fonseca

16 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling one-day adventure in Bruges, Belgium. Discover picturesque parks, historic bridges, stunning churches, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready to be captivated by the beauty of Bruges!

Trip to Bruges

Day 1
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$85

Minnewater park
Tranquil public green space featuring Minnewater Lake & the gatehouse of a demolished castle.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Boniface Bridge (Bonifaciusbrug)
Quaint, early-20th-century pedestrian bridge with romantic views of the canal & town.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Koningin Astridpark
Once a monastery garden, this park offers a gazebo & a picturesque pond with a fountain.
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Sint-Walburgakerk
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Rosary Quay
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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The Olive Tree
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$26
2 - 3 min

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Brugse Vrije
Monumental 1700s courthouse featuring an opulent baroque facade & an elaborate mantelpiece inside.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 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.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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De Burg
Ancient cobblestone plaza surrounded by grand Gothic buildings, stores, bars & eateries.
4:45 PM - 5:30 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.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Soup
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
2 - 3 min

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Bruges Beer Experience
Museum where visitors learn about beer history, sample ingredients & taste brews of varied styles.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Belfry of Bruges
Medieval bell tower with 366 steps leading to views, plus treasure chamber & 47-belled carillon.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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$15
2 - 3 min

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Provincial Court
Gothic Revival landmark originally used as a government meeting house, now a ceremonial building.
11:30 PM - 12:15 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Ezelpoort
12:45 AM - 1:15 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $85 In total

Activities & Food:$85