Bruges Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in West Flanders, Belgium
About Bruges
In the 2nd century AD there was a Gallo-Roman settlement, but the city got its foundations in the 9th century when the Vikings landed. The name Brugge indeed likely comes from the Old Norse "bryggja", translating to harbor or jetty, and was first mentioned between 850 and 875. During the following centuries there were strong connections to the north, and Bruges became one of the trading points of theHanseatic League. Interestingly, the historical Hanseatic harbour ofBergenis also known as Bryggen. Bruges became the capital of Flanders in 1089, and an 1134 storm created the tidal canal Zwin, improving the connection to the sea. As such the city developed into the economic capital of northwestern Europe in the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, and this was the golden age of the city. T
Top Attractions in Bruges
Explore the best things to see and do in Bruges:
- ★2-be Beer Wall and Bar
- ★Ambassadors Tours | Free Walking Tours, Private Tours & Activities
- ★Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilige Bloed Basiliek)
- ★Brewery De Halve Maan
- ★Bruges Ballooning
- ★Canal Tour
- ★Choco-Story Museum
- ★Cycle
Where to Eat in Bruges
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Books & Brunch
- 🍴Brasserie Forestière
- 🍴Brasserie Medard
- 🍴Cambrinus
- 🍴Cropains
- 🍴Curiosa
Where to Stay in Bruges
- 🏨Aquarius Guestroom
- 🏨Asinello B&B
- 🏨Atlas Guesthouse
- 🏨Boniface Hotel
- 🏨Camping Memling
- 🏨Canalside House
Bruges Travel Guide Sections
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