Places to explore in Bruges
Build real days in Bruges from a broader mix of sights, museums, architecture, parks, markets, neighbourhoods, and food stops from the existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline places
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Minor basilica most famous for housing a phial claimed to contain a cloth with Christ's blood.
Belfry of Bruges
Medieval bell tower with 366 steps leading to views, plus treasure chamber & 47-belled carillon.
Boniface Bridge
Quaint, early-20th-century pedestrian bridge with romantic views of the canal & town.
Bruges City Hall
City hall built in 1376 with a grand Gothic interior, plus a museum dedicated to art & area history.
Church of Our Lady
Gothic church, founded in the 13th-century, known for its soaring tower & statue by Michelangelo.
Frietmuseum Brugge
Historic building featuring exhibits on the history of potatoes & Belgian fries, plus samples.
Museums and cultural stops
Groeninge Museum
Extensive collections of Flemish primitive artworks, 18th & 19th-century works & modern pieces.
Choco-Story, Chocolate Museum
Small museum with exhibits on the history of chocolate, plus demonstrations, samples & a gift shop.
Gruuthusemuseum
Ancient palace museum housing historic furniture, sculpture & tapestries, with an audio guide.
Historium Bruges
Fictional characters tell a story in medieval Bruges at this unique museum with audio guides.
Torture Museum Oude Steen Brugge
Collection of 100+ torture & execution instruments from history in one of Europe's oldest prisons.
Volkskundemuseum
In a tranquil setting, daily life is recreated with objects from the 19th & early 20th centuries.
Architecture and landmarks
De Burg
Ancient cobblestone plaza surrounded by grand Gothic buildings, stores, bars & eateries.
Historic centre of Brugge (Bruges)
Historic centre of Brugge (Bruges) is a Tourist Attraction in Bruges.
Steenstraat
A mighty Gothic tower rises from this 1300s cathedral, with cavernous interior & noted Flemish art.
Wijngaardplein
Wijngaardplein is a Tourist Attraction in Bruges.
Parks and outdoor places
De Dijver park
De Dijver park is a Tourist Attraction in Bruges.
King Albert I Park
Urban park at the site of a former train station, with bold water features & a weekly flea market.
Koningin Astridpark
Once a monastery garden, this park offers a gazebo & a picturesque pond with a fountain.
Minnewater Park
Tranquil public green space featuring Minnewater Lake & the gatehouse of a demolished castle.
Food, markets, and local stops
More Bruges places
Browse the wider Sortie collection of sights, museums, food, culture, parks, and local places.
Choco-Story, Chocolate Museum
Small museum with exhibits on the history of chocolate, plus demonstrations, samples & a gift shop.
De Burg
Ancient cobblestone plaza surrounded by grand Gothic buildings, stores, bars & eateries.
Groeninge Museum
Extensive collections of Flemish primitive artworks, 18th & 19th-century works & modern pieces.
Gruuthusemuseum
Ancient palace museum housing historic furniture, sculpture & tapestries, with an audio guide.
Historium Bruges
Fictional characters tell a story in medieval Bruges at this unique museum with audio guides.
King Albert I Park
Urban park at the site of a former train station, with bold water features & a weekly flea market.
Koningin Astridpark
Once a monastery garden, this park offers a gazebo & a picturesque pond with a fountain.
Minnewater Park
Tranquil public green space featuring Minnewater Lake & the gatehouse of a demolished castle.
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