Pretty places in Bruges
Musea and points of interest
Museums
One of the great charms of the museum collection of the City of Bruges is its splendid diversity: from the Flemish Primitives to contemporary art, from classic ‘fine arts’ to archaeological finds, furniture, silver, folklore… In short, something for everyone!
(source: http://www.brugge.be)
Tourist attractions
Join in for a boat trip on the canals, a boat trip to Damme or take a horse carriage to visit Bruges authentically. The possibilities to visit places of interest are infinite. Those who rather visit places of interest in a slow pace, can opt for a guided walking tour through the city of Bruges.
(source: http://www.aboutbruges.com/uk)
Green Bruges
As much is strived for the preservation of the historical character of the city, as much is being done to maintain nature in Bruges' city centre. As early as the 18th century the city ramparts were transformed into a pittoresk green belt with nice and quiet promenade walks. City Parks were laid out to give the beautiful swans a good home and where festivals and events now can be organized [...]
(source: http://www.aboutbruges.com)
Recreation
Bruges - cycling city
Bruges is a great city to discover by bike. In almost all the streets of the Centre you can cycle in both directions. A bicycle also allows you to go further out of the typical centre, you can ride along the ramparts for example. That is the green belt around Bruges, where you can also visit the mills. And the vaste cycling network of the Bruges woodland and wetland brings you in contact with picturesque towns, unique sceneries and places of interest worth seeing. For more info see:
(source: http://www.brugseommeland.be)
(source: http://www.aboutbruges.com/uk)
Local products
Bruges, chocolate City
In Bruges, the culinary standards are high. The town is abundant in excellent restaurants, trendy lunch addresses, cosy coffee bars. Not surprisingly, the locals are often referred to as Burgundian, a lifestyle generally indicating a more relaxed approach to life and exuberant with emphasis placed on good food and drinks.
Some local delicacies:
- Beer: Brugse Zot, Brugs Blond, Brugse tripel, 't Smisje
- Sweets: Brugse beschuiten (sugared rusk), Brugse Achten, Brugse Kletskoppen, Brugse Mokken, Zwaantjes
- Cheese: Brugge Blomme, Brugge oud
(source: www.brugseommeland.be)