Holidays in Bruges

An introduction to Bruges

Are you a history-loving, beer-supping chocoholic seeking the perfect place to go on holiday? Bruges hits the spot every time.

UNESCO was right on the mark when they popped the historical city centre on the World Heritage list back in 2000. And after your city break in Bruges, this Flemish fancy will be top of your list too. Whether you're dreaming of a cosy getaway for two or a fun-filled weekender with friends, a holiday in Bruges will refresh parts other cities just don't reach.

You can't go wrong with this compact, refined and wonderfully preserved medieval city. Get your bearings with a jaunt to the top of the impressive belfry which towers over bustling Markt Square. Back on ground level, wander the winding cobbled lanes past tall, narrow buildings with their charming crow-stepped gables. Then hop aboard a boat for an unforgettable canal tour of the Venice of the North.

There are countless museums showing everything from archaeological excavations to fine silverware and galleries exhibiting the Flemish masters to modern artists. But let us recommend a couple of sure-fire winners on any holiday to Bruges. Visit the Chocolate Museum where you can sample some of the city's finest. And be sure to call in at the Brewery Museum where, you guessed it, you can sample more of the city's finest!

End your day dining al fresco in one of the city's squares. Ruminate over a steaming pot of fresh mussels washed down with a glass of sweet cherry beer. Then top it off with a mound of waffles. Holidays to Bruges are the cherry on top.

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