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| Bruges Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Bruges courtyard Bruges courtyard Craig Irvine Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It rightly deserves the name Venice of the north, canals, bridges and old city houses make it a very romantic place to visit. The good thing about this is that here you can find a city that has remained practically unchanged since its heyday at the end of the Middle Ages. Bruges came to prominence in the 14-th century. However the city lost its important position as a trading centre of the Netherlands, which included half of the current Belgium, soon to Antwerp and later to Amsterdam. The city has many sights to see, but it is also very pleasant to just wander along the canals, sit down in a small pub to taste a few special Belgian brews and then walk on, a little less steadily maybe, but with a smile on your face! Official website : http://www.brugge.be/ _________Sights Edit This Minnewater Minnewater Ardion Beldad When you are visiting Bruges you must keep your eyes wide open because there are so many beautiful things to see. Check it out for yourself.! Bruge is in fact very beautiful! [Add Sight] Museums Edit This While we may describe Brugge in its entirety as a museum, the city still has a wealth of museums to boast about. The Groeningemuseum offers a remarkable picture of painting in the Southern Low Countries and Belgium from the 15th century to the present day. The Gruuthusemuseum opposite houses a treasure of old utensils and art works. Until 25 years ago, Sint-Janshospitaal was still used as a hospital, but now houses the Memling museum, including six masterpieces by Hans Memling. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Belfort Edit This The real city centre of Brugge is formed by the impressive Market Place and the adjacent Castle. The fine facades give the atmospheric square an improbable air of class. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the Provincial Court was built on the east side. The south side is occupied by the 13th century Hall, the historic commercial centre. The most impressive building is the Belfort bell-tower with its carillon. The tower offers a splendid view over the city and the environment. In the middle of the square stands the statue of the heroes of the Golden Spurs Jan Breydel and more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Polderland Edit This If you want to get to know the beautiful polder landscape around Brugge in a gentle, relaxing way, climb aboard the Lamme Goedzak. This boat takes you in half an hour to the picturesque village of Damme, once the outport of Brugge, and world famous as the birthplace of Tijl Uilenspiegel. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Begijnhof and Minnewater Edit This Minnewater Minnewater photo by: Ardion Beldad A visit to Bruges is not complete without having seen the idyllic Beguine Convent and the romantic Minnewater. In the Beguine convent, there are no longer any Beguines, but Benedictines in 15th century costume still maintain the historic atmosphere. The legendary swans swim on the Minnewater. The people of Brugge look after these noble creatures in fulfilment of the punishment imposed on them by the Maximilian of Austria, after they had beheaded his councillor Pieter Lanchals. Filip Claeys: Recently the Beguine Convent was declared a world monument by the UNESCO. more.. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] Lace Edit This To the north of the city centre lies the Saint Anna district with the Lace Centre, the Jerusalem Church and the Museum of the Saint Sebastian guild. Here you can watch the famous lace-makers hard at work. type: Streets World66 rating: [rate it] Boudewijnpark Edit This Outside the city lies the Boudewijn park, with its famous Dolphinarium. In this sports, culture and leisure centre, you can relax actively and passively thanks to the Olympic ice rink, the swimming pool, an art gallery or the dolphin show. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] ____________History Edit This photo Halans Foundation Bruges (Brugge) was founded in the 9th century by Vikings who settled here at the end of the little river 'de Reie'. The name Bruges is probably derived from the old-Scandinavian word 'Bryggia', which means 'harbor, or mooring place'. Because of the proximity of the North Sea, the settlement very quickly became an important international harbor. A sea-arm, called the Zwin, connected Bruges with the North Sea. The young settlement acquired city rights as early as the 12th century. At that time a first protective wall was built around Bruges. Soon, however, the Zwin started to silt up. This would have caused major problems for the city, were it not that Bruges adapted itself to this situation by creating outports in Damme and in Sluis. Moreover, transport of goods over land became more and more usual. In the 14th century Bruges became the starting point of a commercial transport road to the Rhineland (over Brussels and Leuven, cities in Brabant which also started to flourish because of this trade). Trade Already in the 13th century Bruges was an important international trading center. Traders from all over the then known world came to the city to sell their products to each other and to buy Flemish cloth, a internationally acclaimed textile product, produced in different Flemish cities (e.g. Gent). In the early 14th century Bruges was the scene of political unrest between the citizens and the count of Flanders. Because of this unrest the French king tried to annex the county of Flanders, but the population managed to kick out the French garisson on May the 18th 1302. Later the Flemish army beat the French army in the 'Battle of the Golden Spurs' on July the 11th in the Flemish city of Kortrijk. Internationalisation In the 14th century Bruges turned also into an international financial and trading center. It became the warehouse of the North-European Hanza cities. Several countries had their own representation in Bruges: the Italians, the Germans, the Scottish, the Spanish made the city into a true European center where different languages could be heard and where the most exotic products could be found. Downfall The decline of Bruges' wealth started in the 15th century : the unstoppable silting up of the Zwin, the competition with the bigger harbor of Antwerp and the crisis in the cloth industry resulted in less commercial activity. The crisis, however, was not immediately noticable. Bruges continued to construct splendid late-gothic buildings and churches, and the Flemish painting school (with e.g. the brothers Van Eyck and Hans Memling ) started to flourish as never before. The big sleep By the end of the 16th century the former glory was only a memory and Bruges slipped into a wintersleep that took several centuries. New textile industries were introduced in the 19th century, but to no avail. In the middle of the 1800's Brugge was the poorest city in Belgium. Tourism and new life The 20th century, however, brought new life. The city was discovered by the international tourism and the medieval heritage turned out to be a new source of wealth for the 'Venice of the North'. Economically and industrially another important evolution took place. The new harbor of Zeebrugge (Seabruges-at 10 miles outside of the city, at the Belgian coast) brought new developments and new industries to the region. __________Getting Around Edit This photo To get around in Bruges please check the possibilies below. [Add Local transport mode] Cycling Edit This Cycling is a most enjoyable way to get around in Bruges: cyclists are allowed to ride in both directions in more than 50 one way streets. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] City buses Edit This City busses cost €1,- one way Free Info Line : tel. 32(0)800 - 13663 (De Lijn) Main bus stops : Station Centrum : Markt, Wollestraat, Biekorf, Kuipersstraat. One Day pass : unlimited travel on all city buses (€27,50). type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Arriving by car Edit This Arriving by car, you will be able to use one of the five underground parkings (3.675 pl.) in the inner city or one of the parking lots alongside the ring road from where you will quickly reach downtown, walking or using one of the frequently operated bus lines. In the big parking garage near the station you can park for 50ct per hour or €2,50 for the whole day. A parking ticket will even give you the right to a free bus ticket to the centre! 325 extra parking spaces are available at the open-air parking Pandreitje in the town centre. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Arriving by train Edit This When arriving by train, our Tourist Office near the main exit of the railway station is at your service for tourist information and hotel bookings. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _________Getting There Edit This To reach Bruges, choose one of the means of transportation below. [Add Global transport mode] by the e40 Edit This Eurotunnel By the E40: Calais - Oostende - Brugge (exit nr 8)- Gent - Brussel - Köln - ... Near the E17 : Antwerpen - Gent - Cambrai - Reims - Beaune Near the E19: Amsterdam - Den Haag - Rotterdam - Breda - Antwerpen - Brussel - Mons - Valenciennes - Paris type: By Road World66 rating: [rate it] address: calais By train Edit This Bruges, on the important railway line London-Brussels-Cologne, is attainable by direct trains from: the main Belgian cities (Gent, Kortrijk, Brussel, Antwerpen, Leuven, Hasselt, Ličge). type: By Rail World66 rating: [rate it] By plane Edit This Brussels, home port of the national airline SN Brussels Airlines, is an important junction in the international air traffic. Bruges is within easy reach (ca 1 hour). By road : E 40 highway, direction Ostend (exit nr. 8). By train: regular trains (every half hour) between the airport and railway stations Brussels Centraal or Brussels Noord, from where several trains per hour to Bruges. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] By ship Edit This Ferries (passengers/vehicles) and catamarans operate regular services between Great Britain and Zeebrugge or Ostend. Via Zeebrugge - Ferries to and from Felixstowe: 5,5 h (day), 8 h (night) (FREIGHT ONLY) P&O European Ferries, Clipper Line - Ferries to and from Hull (night crossing, ca 14 hrs). P & O North Sea Ferries, Leopold II dam 13, 8380 Zeebrugge Tel. 050/54.34.30 - Fax. 050/54.71.12 Via Ostend Hoverspeed Via Calais Hoverspeed, Daily Seafrance, Daily type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _________Day Trips Edit This Here are a few suggested day trips from Bruges. Contributors July 13, 2006 change by giorgio [Add Day Trip] Provincial Estate Tillegembos Edit This In St.-Michiels you'll find Provincial Estate Tillegembos: over 200 acres of well-kept woodland with interesting flora and fauna, footpaths, playgrounds, horse-mill, rural inn "De Trutselaar", etc. Also remarkable 14th-century water-castle, today seat of Westtoerisme, the Provincial Tourist Board for West Flanders. Bus nr.25 St.-Michiels/Driehoek (boarding point : Biekorf). By car : via Torhoutse Steenweg). type: general World66 rating: [rate it] City Park Beisbroek Edit This In Sint-Andries there's City Park Beisbroek : lovely country park covering some 200 acres, with deciduous and needle-leaved trees, heath-land, footpaths, picnic-grounds, deer-compound and cafetaria. Permanent exhibition at the Nature Centre : open from 1.4 through 30.11 : Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. and Sunday, 2-6 p.m. / from 1.3 through 31.3 : Sunday, 2-6 p.m. Info : Stedelijke Groendienst, tel. 32(0)50-319803 (Mon-Fri, 8.30-12 a.m./2-4 p.m.). At the Observatory, sun, stars and planets can be watched after the regular planetariumshow. In the more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] email: info@beisbroek.be url: www.beisbroek.be tel: +32 50 39 05 66 address: Zeeweg 96 Brugge zipcode: B-8200 Sint-Trudo Abbey Male Edit This Sint-Trudo Abbey Male : former castle of the Counts of Flanders, with a 14th-15th century keep. Restored and enlarged from 1952 to 1972. Today convent of the canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre. Near the Abbey is the former town hall of Male (the 'Hooghe Huus") and an ancient pillory ("pelderijn"). Bus nr. 6 St.-Kruis/Malehoek (boarding point: Wollestraat). By car: via Maalse Steenweg. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Boudewijnpark & Dolfinarium Edit This Boudewijnpark & Dolfinarium, A. Debaeckestraat 12, Sint-Michiels : attractive family theme park with lots of games for children, ice rink, giant wheel, horror-castle, rollerskate rink, midget golf, etc.. At the Dolfinarium (1.600 seats), playful dolphins and sea-lions offer a fascinating show. The panoramic aquarama allows spectators to have a look under the water surface.. Bus nr. 7 and/or 17 St.-Michiels (boarding point: Biekorf)). By car : via Koning Albertlaan. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Zeebrugge Edit This Linked with Brugge, its historic metropolis, by a 7.5 mile canal, Zeebrugge is a seaside resort looking to the future. The international port, jutting far out into the sea, doesn't prevent holidaymakers from frolicking on the fine little sandy beach. On the sea front, hotels and cafés give tourists their warmest welcome. Being Belgium's leading fishing port, Zeebrugge has quite a lot of fishmongers' shops. Besides being a passenger port with regular ferry services between the United Kingdom and the continent, Zeebrugge also has an attractive marina which can accommodate some 100 more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Tudor City Park Edit This Tudor City Park Sint-Andries : charming country park (ca 100 acres) with majestic castle in Tudor style. Signposted foothpath. Daily open from dawn till sunset. The botanic garden and bee-hives can be visited from 1.5 through 31.10 (Monday-Friday : 2-5 p.m., Sunday : 2-6 p.m.). Info : Stedelijke Groendienst, tel. 32(0)50-319803 (Mon-Fri, 8.30-12 a.m./2-4 p.m.). Bus nr. 5 St.-Andries/Hermitage (boarding point: Biekorf). By car : via Torhoutse Steenweg type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Things to do Edit This The English Theatre of Bruges The English Theatre of Bruges C Allen Horse and carriage rides You can find these carriages everywhere in the town. You can start at Market square or the Begijnhof. Price: €27,50 for up to 5 people. Ramparts Take a walk along the ramparts which surround the city. A full circle of the city is about 9 KM. [Add Activity] The English Theatre of Bruges Edit This The English Theatre of Bruges The English Theatre of Bruges photo by: C Allen The English Theatre of Bruges is located in the heart of Bruges, in an old cinema, just two minutes from the main Markt. Performances start at 8pm every night, except Mondays but including Bank Holiday Mondays. All tickets are only 10 euros each. All shows are in English and of an exceptionally high quality. Productions are varied: classics, comedies, farces, musicals, cabaret, dramas, Shakespeare, physical theatre, devised theatre, etc. A glorious night out in a charming environment for a tiny cost. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 00 32 50 613120 url: www.tematema.com address: Kuipersstraat 23 email: info@tematema.com |