Best sights in Bruges
A planning-minded collection of Bruges's strongest architecture, culture, historic places, parks, markets, and waterfront anchors — selected from the city's existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline architecture, then add one museum, historic area, or outdoor block to give each day a different rhythm.
30 places worth building into a Bruges itinerary · Architecture · Museums · Parks · Historic sights
't Zand Square
't Zand Square is a Shopping in Bruges.
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.
Choco-Story, Chocolate Museum
Small museum with exhibits on the history of chocolate, plus demonstrations, samples & a gift shop.
Church of Our Lady
Gothic church, founded in the 13th-century, known for its soaring tower & statue by Michelangelo.
De Burg
Ancient cobblestone plaza surrounded by grand Gothic buildings, stores, bars & eateries.
De Dijver park
De Dijver park is a Tourist Attraction in Bruges.
Fish Market
Fish Market is a Tourist Attraction in Bruges.
Frietmuseum Brugge
Historic building featuring exhibits on the history of potatoes & Belgian fries, plus samples.
Graaf Visartpark
Graaf Visartpark is a Nature in Bruges.
Go beyond Bruges's headline sights
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