Bruges: a sense of history
Bruges: Truly the Venice of the North
When planning a trip to Europe, Belgium definitely has to be on your list. The focus in this article will lie on the amazing medieval city of Bruges, but please note that other cities like Brussels, Ghent & Antwerp are equally beautiful.
Bruges has everything the average tourist needs to make his stay an unforgettable one. Whether you're in your twenties or retired, whether you're British or Chinese, Bruges will never seize to amaze you and will fascinate you during every second of your stay. Ofcourse, the best way to be ensured of a wonderful holiday in this egg-shaped city, is to reserve one or more rooms in one of the hundreds fine Bruges hotels. Practically all of them are located in the old cobbled pedestrian-only streets or alleys and offer you a view on the famous romantic canals. You will be soon conviced that Bruges truly deserves the title of 'Venice of the North'.
Bruges managed to preserve its medieval look almost entirely. This is due the enormous efforts the authorities have made to restore the old buildings. A lot of them are world famous, such as the Church of Our Lady (one of the world’s highest brick towers) The Beguinage (with a beautiful garden, especially ins spring), the Burg, and, perhaps the best known building, present on almost every post card, the 13th Century Belfry Tower, located at the heart of the city, on the Market Square. Note that one of the finest
hotels brugge can be found there. If you're tired of watching the old buildings and are desperate for something fresh, Bruges can also arrange that for you: the newly built Concert Hall, with its absolutely original architecture, is one of the best designed and most prominent music complexes in the Lowlands. Dive into the high quality contemporary culture on a daily basis.
