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Top 5 sights in Bruges, Belgium.

Planning a trip to Bruges? Discover our five favourite sights in one of the most beautiful towns in Belgium.

Dijver Canal

Dijver Canal
Dijver Canal

The Dijver is a Canal passing through some of the most beautiful medieval places in Bruges. It’s also a starting point for one of the breathtaking boat trips trough the city.

Begijnhof Ten Wijngaarde

Begijnhof Ten Wijngaarde

Begijnhof Ten Wijngaarde is a perfectly preserved beguinage, founded around 1244. It currently functions as a convent for Benedictines, a monastic order of the catholic church. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the city.

Minnewaterpark

Minnewaterpark
Minnewaterpark

The Minnewaterpark, also known as the ‘Lake of Love’ park, is a beautiful green park south of the historical centre and just a few steps from the beguinage. An ideal place to relax and enjoy some nature close to the city.

Grote Markt

Grote Markt

The Grote Markt is a big market place in the center of the city, featuring one of the city’s most prominent buildings, the 83 meter high medieval bell tower.

Sint-Janshospitaal

Sint-Janshospitaal

The Sint-Janshospitaal is one of the oldest hospital buildings in Europe, currently home to a museum but also a stunning place to see from the outside.

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