Hidden gems in Bruges

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Authentic wooden facades

In Genthof and Kortewinkel you’ll discover two authentic medieval wooden facades. It’s a small miracle that these fragile constructions...

Genthof 7, 8000 Brugge

Coupure

With its bobbing boats, the Coupure is a taste of the South of France in the city centre, a delightful haven of rest. On one side there are...

Coupure , 8000 Brugge

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Dumeryklok (Dumery bell)

The Dumery bell can be seen on the square that shares its name. A tribute to the 18th century bell founder Joris Dumery, who cast the Belfry...

Joris Dumeryplein , 8000 Brugge

Gouden-Handrei

The Gouden-Handrei abounds in tranquil views. The canal was a part of Bruges’ first city walls. It was excavated in the 12th century, and...

Gouden-Handrei , 8000 Brugge

Hemelrijk and Oliebaan

Together, Hemelrijk and the Oliebaan form a unique corner of Bruges. In Hemelrijk you'll find an unpaved country road, complete with...

Hemelrijk , 8000 Brugge

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Hof der Gefusilleerden (Courtyard of the Executed)

1914-1918. World War I was raging across the continent. Bruges was not spared either. In a garden near the Courthouse, thirteen pillars...

Kazernevest , 8000 Brugge

House of Time

This souvenir of the 2018 Triennial Bruges lies hidden at the edge of the inner city. If you want to go inside, you’ll have to look...

Wulpenstraat , 8000 Brugge

't Kattepoortje and Wevershof

These two almshouses catch the eye, but they have a dark past. Ever since the 14th century, an almshouse is a residential area with a social...

Oude Gentweg 153, 8000 Brugge

Minneboplein

Admittedly, this addition to the city isn’t very big. But the green Minneboplein exercises its charm straight away. Settle on one of the...

Minneboplein , 8000 Brugge

Free Religious sites Art and architecture Indoor Outdoor

Muntplein (Mint Square)

The Mint Square lies in the shadow of the popular shopping street. A well-hidden spot for young and not-so-young alike. With shady benches,...

Muntplein , 8000 Brugge

O.L.V.-van-Blindekenskapel (Chapel of Our Lady of the Blind)

Even many of Bruges’ residents are unfamiliar with the Chapel of Our Lady of the Blind. Even though it’s just a stone’s throw from the...

Kreupelenstraat 8, 8000 Brugge

Free Sights and buildings Bridges and water Outdoor

Oud Waterhuis (Old Water House)

The Old Water House, built on the city ramparts, guaranteed water supplies to the medieval city and even then was regarded as one of the...

Hendrik Consciencelaan , 8000 Brugge

Poertorenpark (Gunpowder Tower Park)

On the City Ramparts, close to the Lake of Love, a striking round tower stands, grabbing the attention. This is the Gunpowder Tower, where...

Begijnenvest , 8000 Brugge

Pottenmakersstraat (Crockery Makers Street)

The enchanting Pottenmakersstraat meanders partly along the water, and rewards you with surprising discoveries. From an ancient...

Pottenmakersstraat , 8000 Brugge

Rodenonnenpark (Red Nuns Park)

To get a glimpse of a ground-breaking contemporary residential development, head for the Katelijnestraat and slip inside the Red Nuns’...

Rodenonnenstraat , 8000 Brugge

Tuin Gezellehuis (House Gezelle Garden)

Even if you’re not very fond of poetry, you’ll be delighted by the House Gezelle, the birthplace of Guido Gezelle (1830 – 1899), one...

Rolweg 64, 8000 Brugge

Tuin Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum Garden)

On the Dijver, the elegant rococo gate leading to the Groeninge Museum immediately catches the eye. Once inside, you pass through a series...

Dijver 12, 8000 Brugge

Tuinwijk (Garden suburb)

Albrecht Rodenbachstraat and Hugo Verrieststraat enchant every passer-by. These moving cobbled streets are filled with a succession of...

Albrecht Rodenbachstraat , 8000 Brugge

Vesten van West-Brugge (West Bruges City Ramparts)

The Ramparts of West Bruges are a little less well-known, but it is here that the medieval structure of the ramparts can be most easily...

Smedenstraat 75, 8000 Brugge