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Bruges is really an old ancient city plus the capital of the Belgian province of West-Flanders. Lots of people take day-trips from Brussels to Bruges, but the truth is will require more than one day to see everything right here. Bruges is stunning, in the summer season and even in the wintertime. A number of destinations you can visit in Bruges are:
Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk (Our Lady's Church)
Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk can be viewed very far outside Bruges, it is the highest tower in the city. The distance off the ground of the tower is 122 meters. This church is not the most important one on a spiritual level (St.Salvatorskathedraal is the most important). But the church appeals to a lot of tourists for its medieval charm and the important artwork that can be admired here. Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk shows the renowned Madonna by Michelangelo as well as the tombstones of Mary of Burgundy and her father Charles the Bold. The church has been built-in completely different styles for instance Romanesque, Scheldt-Gothic as well as French Gothic.
St. Salvatorskathedraal (St. Salvator's Cathedral)
St. Salvatorskathedraal certainly is the most important church of Bruges. It was only a parish church however in 1830 it got the reputation of a cathedral. The church has been subject to quite a lot of modifications and it also has been renovated quite a few times. In the St.Salvatorskathedraal you are able to admire art works. You'll be able to examine the lovely wall tapestries, the St. Salvatorkathedraal also has the original paintings which were made use of as models for the wall tapestries. In the choir a visitor can observe the original choir stalls from the sixteenth century.
Belfort
The Market square is completely dominated by the cloth hall and also the 83 meter high Belfort tower (Belfry). Belfort is one of the symbols of the city. The original cloth hall and tower date from 1240. When you go up the stairs (366 steps) you can get a great view of the city. These days visitors can take pleasure in the lovely music of a carillon, which consists of 47 bells.
The Canals
Due to its waterways Bruges is also known as "The Venice of the North". Even though there are several differences. For instance Venice was established on islands in a lagoon of the Adriatic sea as opposed to Bruges which is situated further away from the coast. I can advise to take a guided boat trip when you are checking out Bruges and you have the possibility. You can see the age-old properties and beautiful bridges from a different point of view. Currently no commercial ships sail on the Bruges waterways anymore. The canals are now only used for tourist boats. There are 5 families that are allowed to organise tourist activities by open boats on the canals. Each family has four boats.
Gouden Boom Brewery
The location of the Gouden Boom is in the city centre of Bruges. Throughout the summer months, this historical brewery is open for public tours. Since 1455 there were people making beer at the present-day spot of the Gouden Boom brewery. Jules Vanneste turned the location in a brewery once and for all in 1889. In 1983 the brewery ended up being renamed the Gouden Boom (golden tree). Some of the beers that are brewed are: Brouwer van Brugs Tarwebier, Brugse Tripel and Abdijbier Steenbrugge. Additionally you can go to the malt-house as well as brewery museum. There you can see among other things for example the whole malt process.
The Minnewater
For many guests the Minnewater and its park are definitely the entrance to the city of Bruges. The Minnewater is a canalised lake. It is actually mostly called "the lake of Love", due to the settings. The atmosphere are very idyllic and make it an enchanting location. Beside the lake is the Minnewater park. One of many icons of Bruges is the swan. You will find always lots of swans on and around the Minnewater.
The Groeninge Museum
The Groeninge Museum is also known as "The city museum of Fine Arts". Several pieces of the collection date from the beginning of the eighteenth century, but the building itself dates from 1929-1930. The collection within the museum covers a number of centuries (from the 14th to the twentieth century) and its focus is on works by painters who resided as well as worked in Bruges. A extremely priceless collection of Flemish masters is the pride of this museum. Some of the artists who are displayed in the museum are: Jan van Eyck, Hans Memling, Jan Provoost, Cornelis van Cleve, Jan Antoon Garremijn, Constant Permeke and Roger Raveel. Featured Sponsors Netpardon.com online reputation management
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