Hidden gems
Just when you thought you knew Bruges through and through, you bump into this fine collection of secret places. Well-hidden gems that challenge you to stray off the beaten track and surprise you in the process. So it’s time to delve deeper into the world heritage city.
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today: OpenThe Augustijnenrei is a little-known but enchanting canal, perfect for a heavenly stroll. -
today: OpenIn Genthof and Kortewinkel you’ll discover two authentic medieval wooden facades. -
Even many of Bruges’ residents are unfamiliar with the Chapel of Our Lady of the Blind. -
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today: OpenThe Dumery bell can be seen on the square that shares its name. -
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. -
today: OpenAlbrecht Rodenbachstraat and Hugo Verrieststraat enchant every passer-by. -
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On the Dijver, the elegant rococo gate leading to the Groeninge Museum immediately catches the eye. -
today: OpenTogether, Hemelrijk and the Oliebaan form a unique corner of Bruges. -
today: OpenThis souvenir of the 2018 Triennial Bruges lies hidden at the edge of the inner city. -
today: OpenThese two almshouses catch the eye, but they have a dark past. -
today: OpenIf 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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today: OpenThe 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. -
today: OpenOn the City Ramparts, close to the Lake of Love, a striking round tower stands, grabbing the attention. -
today: OpenThe enchanting Pottenmakersstraat meanders partly along the water, and rewards you with surprising discoveries. -
today: OpenTo get a glimpse of a ground-breaking contemporary residential development, head for the Katelijnestraat and slip inside the Red Nuns’ domain. -
today: OpenSurprisingly 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. -
today: OpenThe 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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