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Brugge: Old World Elegance

by Hikerpark - last update: Jun 16, 2008

The Grote Markt

The coloful buildings and cafes in the Markt
The Grote Markt is the center of town and boasts of coloful buildings, cafes and the Belfort.
The Belfort

The Belfort

You will definetly want to climb the 366 steps to the top of this tower! The views are spectacular. Brugge's money and royal charters were once kept here. The Belfort boasts of a 47 bell carillon.

The Provinciaal Hof

One of the most elegant buildings in Brugge, the Provinciaal Hof now houses the administrative offices of West Flanders. This medieval building was designed by Louis Delacenserie. The building dates to 1838.
The Provinciaal Hof

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Pros:"The Architecture, canals, photo ops, the beer, it's walkable"
Cons:"None, and there never will be!"
In A Nutshell:"The most elegant medieval city in the world!"
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Comments for Hikerpark about Brugge
jelw Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:37 UTC
 Is it Bats in the Bellfry or just Bells ringing driving you bats? Wonderful photos and info on Brugge.
diosh Fri Aug 1, 2008 11:16 UTC
 Ha,ha. I have that photo too! Isn't bruges a stunner. Glad you both had a great time.D x
ranger49 Fri Jul 18, 2008 22:25 UTC
 Nice page - the first place I went to abroad with my husband. Quite a story there! Not sure I ever said thankyou for your nice comment on my Grandcamp Maisy Page. Wish we had been at Karlsruhe!
malianrob Mon Jul 14, 2008 02:09 UTC
 Hi Mark,just visiting your Bruges pages. Iwill be visiting in November! I am very excited about my trip. Thanks for the tips.
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