Are you a shopping queen or bargain hunter, in antique shops or art galleries? Whatever your style, Bruges' authentic boutiques offer something for everyone. Not to be missed boutiques , where locals also like to shop. From established specialist stores, to concepts by original, creative Bruges entrepreneurs. Driven by passion, they are the creative force behind our diverse offering.
The historic city centre gives your shopping experience that extra bit of flair.
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- Over the centuries, the eastern side of the Market Square has been embellished by three iconic buildings: the Waterhalle (a gothic warehouse) from the 13th century to the 18th century, a monumental neo-classical housing complex during the 18th and 19th century and, last of all, the current three-part neogothic complex (from 1878) with its impressive Provincial Palace at the centre...
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- From intimate garden of residential care centre Ter Potterie to a public space for residents and world citizens...
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- Martine Van Melckebeke criss-crossed Belgium and the world to make the greatest discoveries in dusty lofts...
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- Since bookstore Raaklijn opened its doors back in 1961, it has been a home to literature fans, a place where you can rummage for hours...
- This residential area with social housing in West Bruges might seem light-hearted, but make no mistake...
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- The Koninklijke Gidsenbond van Brugge (Bruges Guides) was founded in 1926, making it the Bruges guide association with the richest history...
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- Antiek Theatergalerij – Atelier Papageno is an antiques shop with its own workshop for restorations and can boast over 50 years of experience in the business...
- This family business sells hand-filled chocolates made of fine, dark chocolate, without adding sugar...
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- From this mansion, the Liberty of Bruges (the countryside in a wide area around the city) was once governed...
- The first Blacksmith’s Gate dates from 1297-1299; the current gate was built on the remains of the old one in 1367...
- Giuseppe Penone thanks the nurses of the St John's Hospital for their efforts in caring for the body and soul of everyone who has ever stayed here...
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- A 'surprisingly ‘strokeable’ sculpture named ‘Untitled’ adorns the Groeninge Museum's courtyard garden...
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- In this church, the only one in the city centre with a tower clock, many of the great Bruges artists have been buried...
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- The enchanting Pottenmakersstraat meanders partly along the water, and rewards you with surprising discoveries...
- The Belfry attracts all the attention, but behind it there’s a hidden, secret place: the Carthusians’ Street, named for the nuns who lived here until the end of the 18th century...
- The Bruges belfry is 83 meters high and contains a carillon with 47 fine-sounding bells, the brass weighing 27 tons in total...
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- With intensive collaborations and a programme based on word, image and music, KAAP aims to play an important role in social debate and to reach out to, amaze, inspire and bring people together...
- The Groeninge Museum provides a varied overview of the history of Belgian visual art, with the top-class paintings by the world-renowned Flemish primitives as a highlight...
- Art Gallery Koetshuis has the unique claim to fame of being a gallery situated in a listed building which also serves as a passageway through to the Old St...
- Little - and not so little - kids have the time of their life in this overfull comic store where you can buy complete series, special editions, posters and gadgets...
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- Take part in a sea safari to discover seals in their natural environment with an experienced skipper...
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- Pieter Bladelin, treasurer of the order of the Golden Fleece, had this city palace built around 1440...
- Lieven Moenaert loves antiques and books, and you will find 10,000 books here, with everything from local art history to rare 15th century volumes and hundreds of old cadastre maps of (former) Flemish towns...
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- All year round the youngest beach visitors can let off steam in the children’s beach village that features swings, climbing frames and even a life-size play boat...
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- Stroll between dozens of display cabins in the social garden called tVaartje, where artists and other creative types share their arty story...
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- With its bobbing boats, the Coupure is a taste of the South of France in the city centre, a delightful haven of rest...
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- The old fishing port exudes great atmosphere and conviviality; the appealing no-nonsense ambience comes for free...
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- Black Swan exhibits the work of contemporary and foreign artists, both established and up-and-coming...
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- Impressive layered cakes, magical wedding cakes, cookies in all colours, flavours, shapes and sizes…if it’s sweet, you’ll find it here...
- Just a stone’s throw from the Vesten, in the peaceful Sint-Anna neighbourhood, you’ll suddenly come across the Guido Gezellewarande...
- At two locations, Sacred Books | Secret Libraries invites you to learn about authentic monastic life and spiritual heritage...
- A balloon flight above UNESCO World Heritage City of Bruges with Up Ballooning is an experience you will always remember...
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- The Basilica of the Holy Blood was elevated to the status of Basilica in 1923, due to the special veneration of the Holy Blood...
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- This 14th-century farmstead houses a merry working children’s farm with a superb recreation area and a gaggle of farmyard animals...
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- Right in the heart of the city, near the Fish Market and Burg Square and in the shadow of Saint Magdalene’s Church, lies this glorious botanical park...
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- In memory of all the fishermen who never returned, a sixteen-meter-high concrete cross was erected in the fishing port as early as 1936 in line with the plans of Bruges architect Jozef Viérin...
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- Maison La Confiance, a shop with an open bakery full of biscuits made with the finest ingredients following grandmother’s recipe, without preservatives, additives or artificial colourings...
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- In the middle of the city, the Lange Bakker is imperceptibly doing what he does best: baking traditional biscuits, sponge cakes and other cakes...
- This hospital was first mentioned in records dating back to the 13th century, when the nuns cared for pilgrims, travellers and the sick here...
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- In Bruges, you often get the feeling that you’ve strayed into a picture postcard, and nowhere is that more true than on the King’s Bridge...
- Whether you're a photography rookie or a true pro, Andy McSweeney will take you to the city's most photogenic spots...
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- Discover all the city’s most romantic places and historical sites of interest in a unique and ecological way...
- Thanks to its flourishing cloth industry, Ypres, along with Bruges and Ghent, was one of the most powerful cities in Flanders in the 13th century...
- The whole world comes together in Brussels, with a different continent around every corner, from the exotic Matonge quarter to the stately elegance of the European institutions...
- The Guild of Saint Sebastian is an archers’ guild that has already been in existence for more than 600 years, which is unprecedented anywhere in the world...
- Rather than plastic toys from Asia, this store prides itself on selling only original wooden quality toys...
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- If you’re searching for a peaceful place to rest by the water in the heart of the city, head for the small but delightful Capuchins’ Square...
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- For more than two decades, Frédérique Baeckelandt has been kitting out the locals with suitable hats...
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- The Ezelstraat, one of the most important roads leading from a city gate, is a street just waiting to be explored...
- Even if you’ve never heard of Guido Gezelle, the famous Flemish poet-priest, it’s impossible to miss his statue in this splendid spot...
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- It can get very busy at Musea Brugge's reception pavilion at times, as this is where you buy your entrance ticket for the top locations of Gruuthuse Museum and the Museum of the Church of Our Lady...
- Catholic worship services in the city centre: Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed (Basilica of the Holy Blood): daily, except Mondays: 11...
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- The Jerusalem Chapel is the private chapel of the Adornes family, an Italian merchant family from Genoa...
- This didactical museum sketches the history of the potato, Belgian fries and the various sauces and dressings that accompany this most delicious and most famous of Belgian comestibles...
- With ‘Colonnade’ by Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, created for Triennial Bruges 2021, this park along the inner ring road was given a major boost...
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- This sweet shop first saw the light of day some 100 years ago, when 'spekke' (caramelised chew) was sold here, and in 1948, when the grandparents of the current owner took over, the range was considerably extended...
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- Admire the beauty of the sun, moon and planets in glorious close-up, thanks to a powerful telescope in the Cozmix observation tower...
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- Wilco Dees is a young coffee roaster whose aim is to offer high-quality, sustainable coffee that is affordable and responsibly sourced...
- Fresh North Sea fish used to be a delicacy for the rich, and was originally sold on Market Square...
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- You can’t possibly walk straight past the impressive facade of A-International Art Gallery without stopping for a look...
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- On top of House ‘Bouchoute’ (1482), the house on the corner, there is a sphere covered in gold leaf...
- St Magdalene’s Church (Madeleine in Brugge) is one of the earliest neo-Gothic churches in continental Europe...
- The Ramparts of West Bruges are a little less well-known, but it is here that the medieval structure of the ramparts can be most easily grasped, as you can see both the double embankment and the double moat...
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- In a building tucked away on the Ezelstraat, Danish designer Emilie Grubert and Belgian upholsterer Jeffrey Vanhille have joined forces...
- B-Art Gallery is a vibrant and creative place of contemporary art with a permanent exhibition of Bart Ocket's paintings...
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- Textiel Scharlaeken is a household name in the Bruges area thanks to its large selection of stylish, top-quality nightwear, underwear, stockings, tights, bath- and bed-linen and table linen...
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- One of Bruges’ cutest places for chocolate is hidden away just a stone’s throw from the Marktet Square...
- This centrally located gallery has been a benchmark for quality for over fifteen years and is stuffed with countless contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs by well-known Belgian and international artists...
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- This is the bookshop, cartoon gallery and café of Aspe NV publishers in the heart of Bruges, a stone’s throw from the Marktet Square...
- LAGO Brugge Olympia offers a wide range of aquatic adventures for children and adults in West Flanders’ most fun water park...
- The Bruges horse tram lets you get acquainted with all the fine things of Bruges’ city centre in an original way...
- To get a glimpse of a ground-breaking contemporary residential development, head for the Katelijnestraat and slip inside the Red Nuns’ domain...
- Armani, Lagerfeld, Versace and more… For more than 20 years, Bruges’ fashionistas have known that Nicky M is the place to go for the best in designer names, for women and men alike...
- On the beach of Zeebrugge from April to September one can play sports (for free) on the sports beach...
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- If Bruges’ residents, driving or cycling along the Potterierei or the Langerei, suddenly realise they need to be on the side of the canal, they turn off onto the Snaggaard Bridge, which was probably named after the local Snaggard family, mentioned in documents as far back as the 12th century...
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- Accompanied by a real Bruges native, you will discover some hidden city gems for two and a half hours...
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- Somewhat hidden behind the marina, you will find the Belgian Naval Base, built at the end of the 1960s...
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- Ever since the Middle Ages, the most important saint for fishermen has been Maria, who is identified with the Stella Maris, or Star of the Sea...
- From a very young age, Danny De Winter from Jam Jam already had a great passion for vegetables and fruit...
- The Omookaai is situated at the end of a peninsula, right between the busy container port and the former fishermen's quarter...
- Explore the polders of Lissewege by taking the Ter Doest walk and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views presented to you...
- Parish church in simplified Gothic Revival style that was originally built around 1910, then rebuilt in 1951...
- Tucked away between the Fish Market and the Rosary Quay, you’ll find the Tanners Square, one of the intimate little squares with which Bruges abounds...
- No trendy look, whether it's that of a designer, advertiser or woman in the media, is complete without Hoet glasses...
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- This authentic brewery in the centre of Bruges is a family business with a tradition stretching back through six generations to 1856...
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- In one half of this building you can see how Marie Claire Desmedt develops her conceptual jewellery, and in the other half you will find the work of a selection of other artists and designers on display...
- The imposing Gunpowder Tower is located next to the Lovers' Bridge and is an impressive 18 metres tall...
- This mysterious burial ground is not only the oldest in Belgium, it is also a wonderful place of silence within walking distance of the city centre...
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- Cactus Music Centre is a professional venue where the focus is a wide variety of non-classical music...
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- A solid-silver, timeless collection of jewellery, handmade in our own workshop at an affordable price...
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- After graduating with a degree in African Philology and History, Yannick De Hondt decided to open his own gallery specialising in - you guessed it - European and African art...
- Located on Sint-Jakobsstraat, Kunstgallerij Beylemans lets you enjoy the work of contemporary painters...
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- At the right corner of Wollestraat street you will undoubtedly notice this stately, late Gothic mansion, Perez de Malvenda House...
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- Experience with Quasimodo Tours a personal and memorable trip (English spoken) to Passendale, Hill 60, Messines Ridge, the private museum at Hooge Crater in Zillebeke (or other private museum), several Commonwealth and German cemeteries, trenches and bunkers, the Menin Gate and numerous Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, British and Irish monuments...
- Above, below, left, right, ahead and behind you: in Blind Donkey Street every square metre has something to notice...
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- A visit to Bruges is not complete without a boat trip on the Bruges canals, the arteries of the city...
- On a three-hour guided city tour, led by a professional beer guide, you will discover the charming city centre...
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- In this contemporary art gallery you will find striking works by Maarten Baes, Carine Boxy, Bertjan Pot, Joe Colombo and more which you will either love or hate...
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- The 75-minute port cruise takes you past the naval base, the Pierre Vandamme Lock (one of the largest locks in the world), the gas terminal, the wind turbine park, the ‘tern’ island, the cruise ships and the dredging vessels while massive container ships are unloaded at the quay...
- This literary and biographical museum about the life of Guido Gezelle (1830-1899), one of Flanders’ most famous poets, was established in the house where he was born, situated in a peaceful working-class district of the city...
- Time has not stood still in Bruges, and so it happens that the medieval access roads are not always fit for 21st century traffic...
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- Each frame is unique at Lijstenmakerij Garemyn, holder of the Handmade in Brugge label and with 40 years of experience of creating frames in their own workshop - from self-designed frames which are then gilded, silver-plated, lacquered or varnished to paper or linen-covered passe-partouts...
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- In 1619, a Bruges lay brother, Pieter Huyssens, was commissioned to build a prestigious church that expressed the values and beliefs of the Jesuits...
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- A guided visit by bus to the international port of Zeebrugge is definitely an educational experience...
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- At two locations, Sacred Books | Secret Libraries invites you to learn about authentic monastic life and spiritual heritage...
- This magnificent 15th century city palace was built to impress, and it’s been doing so in style ever since...
- The church tower of the Gothic Our Lady of the Visitation Church was built in 1265 but never completed when funds ran out...
- During this excursion to the Westhoek, a guide (explanations are provided in French and English) will tell you about the events that led to WWI and how this tragedy unfolded...
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- The mathematician and physicist Simon Stevin (born in Bruges in 1548, died in The Hague in 1620), after whom the square is named, stands proud on this lively square, which is framed by neat rows of linden trees...
- The name of this small cobbled square possibly refers to the first city walls, built nearby in 1127-1128...
- The most striking tower in Bruges dates back to the 13th century, is 83 metres high and is protected as a world heritage site...
- Windmills have graced Bruges’ ramparts ever since the construction of the outer city ramparts at the end of the 13th century...
- ‘Dress yourself happy’ is the motto of Twee Meisjes (Two Girls) and this can be done effortlessly here, both online and offline...
- This music temple has been promoting classical music, jazz and superior contemporary work for three generations...
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- The Burghers’ Lodge was built between 1395 and 1417 and was commissioned by the commercial elite of the time, the burgesses of Bruges (patricians and merchants)...
- Don’t worry if you can’t choose between the 14th century Meebrug and the 17th century Peerdenbrug...
- Fans of Christmas from all over the world flock to De Witte Pelikaan where it is Christmas every day...
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- If you are standing on ’t Zand Square, you can’t possibly miss the contemporary Concertgebouw Brugge (Concert Hall)...
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- Here, you will find quirky calligraphy cards and pebbles, special handmade paper and various unique creations, ranging from small note books to solid, timeless photo albums...
- Each and every one of the city’s lovely canals is a jewel, but without doubt the loveliest is the Groenerei...
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- Art house lovers will feel at home in the intimate movie theatres of Cinema Lumière, right in the heart of the city...
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- A range of great brands, a mix of Scandinavian, Italian and Belgian names, and a selection of carefully chosen items results in a very special mix-and-match collection...
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- Windmills have graced Bruges’ ramparts ever since the construction of the outer city wall at the end of the 13th century...
- When these two sites are combined, the Hof De Jonghe and Hof Campers together form one very special city park...
- Jonas Maes and his team will pamper you with a unique collection of handmade jewellery in silver and gold...
- In these renovated workers’ houses you will discover more about daily life in Bruges during the 19th and early 20th centuries...
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- If the gate on the Potterierei is open, take the opportunity to step inside the Major Seminary garden to admire its imposing facade...
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- 25-meter indoor pool in a beautiful listed building, named after the swimming champion and resistance fighter Jan Guilini...
- An alley so narrow that you almost walk straight past: that’s Stoofstraat, where you can barely stretch out your arms...
- This corner, where the Grauwwerkersstraat turns into the Academiestraat, is popularly known as the 'Oude Beursplein' (Old Stock Exchange Square)...
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- On the City Ramparts, close to the Lake of Love, a striking round tower stands, grabbing the attention...
- The Lace Centre has been housed in the renovated old lace school of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception...
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- Anyone who can appreciate a fine piece of outstanding matured cheese should pay De Kaasbolle a visit...
- The ceramic designer, Sophie Watelle, is fascinated by light, white porcelain and rough black clay in their most simple form and she uses both of those materials to create indoor pieces such as tableware, lighting, tiles, vases, bowls and memorial objects...
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- The Nepomucenus Bridge may be a bit of a tongue-twister, but the bridge boasts a statue of the patron saint of bridges...
- While Brussels and Liège waffles have already been a familiar concept for a long time, the Bruges waffle has now also secured a place for itself on the culinary map, thanks to the Otto Waffle Atelier...
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- This corner house was once the headquarters of the Florentine merchants and it dates back to the 13th century...
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- In the beautifully renovated – and probably oldest stone – building in Bruges, you can discover a remarkable and spine-chilling collection of instruments of torture and learn about the history of law, order and justice in the city...
- A tour through Bruges’ wet- and woodlands, passing through medieval towns such as Damme, peaceful Flemish agrarian villages and dead straight canals...
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- A trendy city boutique run by cool guys who conjure up both crazy window displays and wayward trend collections...
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- When the Ten Duinen Abbey (now the Grootseminarie, or Major Seminary) was erected in 1628-1642, a carillon tower was built on the south-east corner of one of the wings that contained 26 bells...
- The Old Water House, built on the city ramparts, guaranteed water supplies to the medieval city and even then was regarded as one of the wonders of Bruges...
- The panoramic viewing platform at the base of the Swedish Quay, a real peninsula that forms the link between the outer and inner ports...
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- Right in the heart of Bruges you will find this 19th century building full of art, antiques and curiosities...
- If you like browsing and scouring shops for hours for that one special book, that obscure LP or CD, that ground-breaking comic or absurd DVD series, you can do so at Den Elder to your heart’s content...
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- Enjoy the Boudewijn Seapark's magical dolphin presentation and join imposing sea lions for a trip around the world...
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- On the Dijver, the elegant rococo gate leading to the Groeninge Museum immediately catches the eye...
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- Yves-Henri Elsen has a passion for special objects, and he searches all across Europe to find treasures...
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- The tight, contemporary interior suggests otherwise, but the Chocolaterie Depla was established in 1958 and indeed by the father of Pol Depla who runs the establishment today...
- Surprisingly enough, in the middle of the car park at the site of the Old Saint John’s Hospital site there is a small orchard that recalls the gardens that adorned the area until the 19th century...
- 80 homes on 1 hectare of grounds: these won Pandreitje a well-deserved Belgian architecture Award...
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- The 'Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde' with its white-coloured house fronts and tranquil convent garden was founded in 1245...
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- In the Presbytery, in the shadow of the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation, you will find the Saints Museum with a unique collection of statues of patron saints...
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- Even if you’re not very fond of poetry, you’ll be delighted by the House Gezelle, the birthplace of Guido Gezelle (1830 – 1899), one of Flanders’ most famous poets...
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- Jean Moust has been running this gallery specialising in 17th century Flemish and Dutch paintings for the past 27 years...
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- It is recommended that anyone who would like to discover the history of the port and the best preserved heritage sites of Zeebrugge buy the ‘heritage walking map’ in the Information Office...
- The world port of Zeebrugge is the second-largest port in Belgium and is inextricably linked to Bruges...
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- Bruges’ oldest parish church (12th–15th century) has amongst its treasures a rood loft with an organ, medieval tombs, Brussels tapestries and a rich collection of Flemish paintings (14th-18th century)...
- St John’s Hospital is one of the oldest and best preserved hospital buildings in Europe, dating from the mid-12th century...
- He decorates fairy tale parties for the rich and famous, but anyone who doesn't want to or can't spend thousands of euros is also welcome at Frederiek Van Pamel’s particularly stylish universe...
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- The work of art by Jean Bilquin that forms part of the Beaufort Sculpture Park along the Belgian coast...
- Discover in an interactive way everything you ever wanted to know about the raw ingredients of beer, the brewing process, food pairing, beer in Bruges, trappist and abbey beers, etc...
- In 1994, the Palace Hotel, which in the meantime has been renamed the 'Residence Palace', was declared a monument...
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- Curious tourists, expectant mothers and school kids with a healthy appetite – nobody wants to miss out on the colourful spectacle of sweets Zucchero has on offer...
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- The 'guides with a twist' have been providing themed walks and cycling tours in and around Bruges since 2006...
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- Niobe, is distraught, absolutely inconsolable and her tears ‘flow’ incessantly into the river Reie...
- Discover Bruges from a bird's eye view with Spildooren Ballooning, a family-owned company with more than 25 years of ballooning experience...
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- Back in 1976, Marc Van de Wiele started his business here specialising in illustrated books dating from the 15th century right up to the 20th century, offering everything from medical publications to atlases...
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- The oak forest that gave its name to Groeninge has disappeared, but thanks to a water pump, a small hidden canal and the cheerful clatter of hooves this ancient street is still oozing with charm...
- If you arrive in Bruges by public transport, the tourist office at the train station is the perfect place to start your exploration...
- If you’re on the lookout for a unique wedding dress, suit or a festive cocktail dress, your every wish will be fulfilled in this boutique...
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- This simple Gothic single-nave church, built in the 17th century, surprises with the opulence of its rich Baroque interior - the result of donations by wealthy local patrons...
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- Engraver Maud Bekaert engraves her own poems, and you can find her stone artwork dotted around the centre of Bruges...
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- Marc Michot's gallery has been well known for many years for its wide selection of Chinese ceramics and art, and is the only gallery in Belgium of its genre offering such a wide range...
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- The Carmelite Bridge stands at the epicentre of the canals and is also one of the city’s many renowned sights...
- The romantic charm of the Wijngaardplein is simply irresistible to passers-by, but take your time here - there is a lot to see...
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- The first Kruispoort gate was built simultaneously with the second rampart (1297-1304) and already rebuilt in 1366...
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- The beating heart of Bruges has long been dominated by the Belfry, 83 metres high and the city’s most prominent building...
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- The city store of Villa Maria has been selling casual quality fashion for him and her for 40 years...
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- This Gothic mansion was built in the second half of the 15th century by Jan III de Baenst (1483), a local politician and chamberlain of the Duke of Burgundy...
- Sculptor Jan Desmarets really knows how to create sculptures with panache; sculptures which seem to almost come alive...
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- At the beginning of Langestraat is one of the most charming and most photographed shops of Bruges...
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- The very photogenic Boniface Bridge may be one of the youngest bridges in Bruges, but it sums up the city perfectly...
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- Together with the adjoining Tudor and Chartreuzinnenbos grounds, the Beisbroek site offers a green space of around 160 hectares with woodland, lanes, grassland and heath...
- This local park with a pond is the best-kept secret of the residents of the nearby social housing neighbourhood...
- Discover Bruges’ Hinterland in style: book a guided tour with a snazzy Vespa scooter and traverse the green polders, authentic villages and breath-taking landscapes...
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- In the Cloth Halls, you can admire a fantastic collection of world-famous graphics and statues by the great artist Salvador Dalí...
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- The 13th-century brick Church of Our Lady of Visitation is a textbook example of ‘coastal Gothic’...
Carefree shopping in Bruges
Bruges is a great place for shopping. Stroll through the shopping streets, discover quaint boutiques or delve into a cozy antique store in search of hidden bargains. With our practical info, you'll be off to a good start.
Bruges is a compact city. That means pleasant shopping, because you can wander from one shopping street to another in no time. Between Market Square and the old city gates at the periphery of the centre, it's a veritable voyage of discovery. In the shopping streets themselves you will find both authentic Bruges makers and larger chains.
Find out about the diverse offering in:
- the Steenstraat
- Simon Stevin Square
- the Mariastraat
- the Zuidzandstraat
- the Sint-Jakobsstraat
- the Ezelstraat
- the Sint-Amandsstraat
- the Geldmuntstraat
- the Noordzandstraat
- the Smedenstraat
- the Vlamingstraat
- the Academiestraat
- the Philipstockstraat
- the Hoogstraat
- the Langestraat
- the Katelijnestraat
In the well-known shopping streets, you’ll definitely get your fill. These are the streets that form a loop between Market Square and 't Zand Square. Shopaholics will find the established chains and well-known brands here. You will also find a number of small supermarkets.
Venture off this central circuit, and there is a lot to discover in the side streets and hidden shopping spots. How about vintage bargains, surprising classics and friendly family-owned shops?
- For example, the Langestraat and Hoogstraat are a paradise for hipster guys and rockabilly girls, with trendy and creative start-ups, vintage deco and popular food and drink addresses. Including greenery and art on the facades.
- Are you looking for unique shopping addresses to give your interior a makeover? Or you're going to treat yourself to handmade jewellery? Then head straight to the Sint Jakobsstraat and the Ezelstraat.
- There's nothing like shopping to whet the appetite, and Bruges has got that base covered too. Top culinary addresses are ready to welcome you, all throughout the city centre. Definitely don't forget to have a nose around the Zilverpand shopping centre for a cozy brunch or quick bite.
Every nook therefore has its own unique identity, with the historic backdrop of Bruges as the common thread.
Nothing beats the fun of shopping at a market. Fresh products, enthusiastic traders and warm human contact: that's what nourishes the soul. You can scour the market in Bruges just about every day.
- Monday, 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.: general market, Onder de Toren, Lissewege
- Wednesday, 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.: food and flowers, Markt, Bruges
- Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.: general market, Marktplein, Zeebrugge
- Saturday, 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.: general market, ‘t Zand, Bruges
- Sunday, 7.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.: general market, Veemarkt, Sint-Michiels
- Wednesday through Saturday, 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.: fish at the Vismarkt
- Every day, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (15/3 to 15/11) or 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (16/11 to 14/3): artisanal products, Vismarkt
- Saturdays, Sundays, bridge days and public holidays (15/3 to 15/11) and Fridays, June to September, 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.: antiques, bric-a-brac, and crafts, Dijver, Bruges
Shopping is even more enjoyable in a low-traffic environment. That's why Bruges restricts and/or excludes traffic in certain shopping streets. This applies:
- Every day in the Steenstraat and Katelijnestraat, from 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
- On Saturday and Sunday in the Zuidzandstraat, the Geldmuntstraat and the Noordzandstraat, between 1.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m.
Buses from De Lijn are authorised in the entire low-traffic zone. So visitors can still reach the city centre via public transport.