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Bruges is a splendid medieval city, one of Belgium's crown jewels and world heritage. In no other European city the feel and the look of medieval times are so present as here in this peaceful city. Here, the town authorities have done the utmost to preserve the medieval-looking image of the city and a stroll through the tiny medieval streets is always an enchanting experience. Bruges is always beautiful, in the summertime as well as in the wintertime.

Points of interest in Brugge are the more than 50 bridges that span the canals in the city and that can be opened to allow the passage of ships. Among the many medieval buildings in the city are the 13th-century Halles, or marketplace, with a belfry 108 m. high, the Cathedral of Saint Salvator (13th-14th century), the 13th-century church of Notre Dame, with a 122-m. tower, the 12th-century Hospital of Saint John, the 12th-century Chapelle of Saint Sang and the Hotel de Ville - the oldest town hall in Belgium, begun in the 14th century.

Enjoy a walking tour of Bruges on a day out and see the major highlights of this beautiful city. Discover Our Lady Church with the Statue by Michaelangelo; the Market Square with the Belfry and the Town Hall Square (Burg) with the Chapel of the Holy Blood. Walk by the Lake of Love (Minnewater) and the peaceful Beguinage cloister. Don't forget your walking shoes!

This tour can be organized from Brussels, Antwerp, Zeebrugge. Minimum duration: 5 hours. We highly recomend you spend a full day in the city.