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Fantastic bridges and where to find them

Centuries old or brand-new, world-famous or a forgotten jewel, humpbacked or gently sloping: Bruges has a huge number of bridges. Naturally enough, for how else could you cross all those canals? No two bridges are alike, but they all have one thing in common: they all serve up magnificent views of the city. Admiring Bruges from a bridge is always special.

Begijnhofbrug (Beguinage Bridge)
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Begijnhofbrug (Beguinage Bridge)

For centuries the Beguinage Bridge has led into another, mysterious world. A silent, sacred place that is closed by night. A host of...
Begijnhof , 8000 Brugge
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Blinde-Ezelbrug (Blind Donkey Bridge)
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Blinde-Ezelbrug (Blind Donkey Bridge)

The Blind Donkey Bridge is another photogenic favourite. Unsurprisingly, as the neighbouring bridges, the Meebrug and Peerdenbrug, are also...
Blinde-Ezelstraat , 8000 Brugge
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Bonifaciusbrug (Boniface Bridge)
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Bonifaciusbrug (Boniface Bridge)

The very photogenic Boniface Bridge may be one of the youngest bridges in Bruges, but it sums up the city perfectly. A mysterious...
Groeninge 6, 8000 Brugge
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Canadabrug (Canada Bridge)
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Canadabrug (Canada Bridge)

Once upon a time in Bruges, buffalo and bison were confused - the rest is history. Since then everyone in Bruges has known the Canada...
Leopold I-laan , 8000 Brugge
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Carmersbrug (Carmelite Bridge)
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Carmersbrug (Carmelite Bridge)

The Carmelite Bridge stands at the epicentre of the canals and is also one of the   city’s many renowned sights. Not only do the many...
Langerei , 8000 Brugge
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Ezelbrug (Donkey Bridge)
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Ezelbrug (Donkey Bridge)

This 17th-century bridge is not in any way related to donkeys. It owers its name to the inn 'Ten Ezele' (At the Donkey's) that was once...
Ezelstraat , 8000 Brugge
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Gouden-Handreibrug, Torenbrug en Augustijnenbrug (Gouden-Handrei Bridge, Toren Bridge and Augustine Bridge)
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Gouden-Handreibrug, Torenbrug en Augustijnenbrug (Gouden-Handrei Bridge, Toren Bridge and Augustine Bridge)

Three bridges for the price of one! A splendid discovery trail that starts at the Gouden-Handrei Bridge. Keep a look-out here for the hand...
Spanjaardstraat , 8000 Brugge
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Koningsbrug (King’s Bridge)
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Koningsbrug (King’s Bridge)

In Bruges, you often get the feeling that you’ve strayed into a picture postcard, and nowhere is that more true than on the King’s...
Spinolarei , 8000 Brugge
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Leeuwbrug (Lion's Bridge)
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Leeuwbrug (Lion's Bridge)

The Lion's Bridge may seem tough, it is also very cuddly. This is thanks to the two - almost pussycat-like - stone lions looking towards the...
Leeuwstraat , 8000 Brugge
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Mariabrug (Mary's Bridge)
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Mariabrug (Mary's Bridge)

For many people, the Mary Bridge is one of the first bridges to leave them speechless. The place where everyone rushes to get out their...
Mariastraat , 8000 Brugge
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Meebrug and Peerdenbrug
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Meebrug and Peerdenbrug

Don’t worry if you can’t choose between the 14th century Meebrug and the 17th century Peerdenbrug. For both these age-old icons are not...
Meestraat , 8000 Brugge
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Minnewaterbrug (Lovers' Bridge)
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Minnewaterbrug (Lovers' Bridge)

The romantic bridge par excellence is the Minnewater Bridge. Rain, sun, mist or snow, love always reigns supreme here. And that privileged...
Minnewater , 8000 Brugge
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Molenbrug (Mill Bridge)
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Molenbrug (Mill Bridge)

Did you just enjoy a hearty evening meal in Langestraat or a spot of shopping in Hoogstraat? Take a short walk to the Mill Bridge, which...
Hoogstraat , 8000 Brugge
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Nepomucenusbrug (Nepomucenus Bridge)
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Nepomucenusbrug (Nepomucenus Bridge)

The Nepomucenus Bridge may be a bit of a tongue-twister, but the bridge boasts a statue of the patron saint of bridges. A case of protecting...
Dijver , 8000 Brugge
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Sint-Annareibrug (Sint-Annarei Bridge)
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Sint-Annareibrug (Sint-Annarei Bridge)

Escape from the hustle and bustle of life on the Sint-Annarei Bridge. A place to just muse about the past. Can you see in your mind's eye a...
Sint-Annarei , 8000 Brugge
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Sleutelbrug (Key Bridge)
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Sleutelbrug (Key Bridge)

Music lovers, go and visit this ancient bridge dating as far back as the year 1331. The 'key' in the name does not refer to the treble clef,...
Wulfhagestraat , 8000 Brugge
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Snaggaardbrug (Snaggaard Bridge)
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Snaggaardbrug (Snaggaard Bridge)

If Bruges’ residents, driving or cycling along the Potterierei or the Langerei, suddenly realise they   need to be on the side of the...
Potterierei , 8000 Brugge
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Strobrug (Stro Bridge)
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Strobrug (Stro Bridge)

The Stro Bridge will get any photographer's blood pumping. It serves up a view of a magnificent Bruges panorama in which three canals, a...
Blekersstraat , 8000 Brugge
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Ter Duinenbrug (Dune Bridge)
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Ter Duinenbrug (Dune Bridge)

Before the advent of the Major Seminary, the Dune Abbey stood on this site. That at once explains the name of the surprising Dune Bridge - a...
Potterierei , 8000 Brugge
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Vlamingbrug (Flemings' Bridge)
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Vlamingbrug (Flemings' Bridge)

Close your eyes and step back in time. To somewhere in the early 12th century. You'll find this is a hive of activity. Hard-working locals...
Vlamingstraat , 8000 Brugge
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Voetgangersbruggen langs Smedenpoort (Footbridges at the Blacksmith's Gate)
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Voetgangersbruggen langs Smedenpoort (Footbridges at the Blacksmith's Gate)

Time has not stood still in Bruges, and so it happens that the medieval access roads are not always fit for 21st century traffic. It became...
Smedenstraat , 8000 Brugge
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Zicht op de Rozenhoedkaai vanaf Bourgondisch Cruyce

Walk - Instagrammable spots and vistas

We have mapped out a ready-made route (5.5 km) for you along a few well-known and lesser-known Bruges city panoramas. Keep your camera at the ready, check them all out and score likes on your Instagram.

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