Bridge-hopping in Bruges
Centuries old or brand-new, world-famous or a forgotten jewel, humpbacked or gently sloping: Bruges has a huge number of bridges. Naturally enough, for how else could you cross all those canals? No two bridges are alike, but they all have one thing in common: they all serve up magnificent views of the city. Admiring Bruges from a bridge is always special.
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today: OpenFor centuries the Beguinage Bridge has led into another, mysterious world. -
today: OpenThe Blind Donkey Bridge is another photogenic favourite. -
The very photogenic Boniface Bridge may be one of the youngest bridges in Bruges, but it sums up the city perfectly. -
today: OpenOnce upon a time in Bruges, buffalo and bison were confused - the rest is history. -
today: OpenThe Carmelite Bridge stands at the epicentre of the canals and is also one of the city’s many renowned sights. -
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today: OpenThis 17th-century bridge is not in any way related to donkeys. -
today: OpenTime has not stood still in Bruges, and so it happens that the medieval access roads are not always fit for 21st century traffic. -
today: OpenThree bridges for the price of one! -
today: OpenIn 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. -
today: OpenFor many people, the Mary Bridge is one of the first bridges to leave them speechless. -
today: OpenDon’t worry if you can’t choose between the 14th century Meebrug and the 17th century Peerdenbrug. -
today: OpenDid you just enjoy a hearty evening meal in Langestraat or a spot of shopping in Hoogstraat? -
today: OpenThe romantic bridge par excellence is the Minnewater Bridge. -
today: OpenThe Nepomucenus Bridge may be a bit of a tongue-twister, but the bridge boasts a statue of the patron saint of bridges. -
today: OpenThe contemporary and the historic are constantly combined in Bruges. -
today: OpenEscape from the hustle and bustle of life on the Sint-Annarei Bridge. -
today: OpenMusic lovers, go and visit this ancient bridge dating as far back as the year 1331. The 'key' in the name does not refer to the treble clef, but to the 15th-century brewery 'De Sleutels' (The Keys). This was located more or less where the hotel 'Monsieur Ernest' now is. -
today: OpenIf 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. -
today: OpenBefore the advent of the Major Seminary, the Dune Abbey stood on this site. -
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