72 Hours in Bruges

72 Hours in Bruges, Brugge, Belgium (B)

Bruges is far more than a cute, instagrammable and romantic city to spend a day in. During the Middle Ages, Bruges was a booming, vibrant and extremely rich trading metropolis (have a quick read to dig into its history!). Today, its wealth not only resides in its preserved architecture, but also in the masterpieces that were created here amongst which some of the most remarkable paintings by the Flemish Primitives that are beautifully showcased in the intimate city museums. Follow us on this 3-day itinerary to enjoy Bruges to the fullest, including the best attractions, walks, photo spots, bike rides around town, hidden gems and insider’s favourites!

Travel back in time and explore Bruges during its golden age! Explore the city in virtual reality thanks to its historically accurate 3D-modeling and get a glimpse of what it was like to live in Bruges in 1435, when the greatest Flemish primitive Jan Van Eyck was painting one of his most famous masterpieces, Madonna and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 72 Hours in Bruges
Guide Location: Belgium » Brugge
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Marcella Van Alphen
Read it on Author's Website: https://bestregardsfromfar.com/2021/02/09/72-hours-in-bruges/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • belfry
  • Concertgebouw
  • Historium
  • Bonifacius Bridge
  • Beguinage
  • corner on the Dijver
  • Groeninge Museum
  • Saint John’s Hospital
  • Gruuthuse Museum
  • Gothic City Hall of Bruges
  • Holy Blood Chapel
  • Liberty of Bruges
  • Church of Our Lady
  • De Halve Maan brewery
  • Minnewater Park
  • De Halve Maan brewery 
  • the Jerusalem Chapel
  • Lace Museum
  • museum of Folk Life
  • English Covent
  • Saint Janshuismolen