What are the fun places to visit in Bruges, Belgium? Introduction to tourist attractions in Bruges, Belgium

Bruges, known as "Little Venice", is today a tourist destination in Europe and a place that romantic tourists flock to recently. Bruges is also a water city, with rivers all over the city, and many buildings are built along the rivers. Today's Bruges has completely preserved the overall style of the medieval city, including moats, city walls, etc. Today we bring you an introduction to the tourist attractions in Bruges, Belgium. Let’s learn about the interesting places in Bruges, Belgium~

Bruges Bell Tower

The Bruges Bell Tower is located in On the Market Square in the center of Bruges is a medieval bell tower, built between the 13th and 15th centuries, and is the most prominent symbol of Bruges. The bell tower was once used to store treasures and municipal archives, as well as to observe fires and other dangerous situations. The two sides and rear of the bell tower are the original market halls, so the bell tower is also called the "Hall Bell Tower". There is a carillon with 46 bells on the bell tower, and the sound of the bell is beautiful and sweet. If you want to climb to the top of the 83-meter-high bell tower, you need to go through 366 narrow and steep steps. Although it is a bit strenuous, the rooftop offers a spectacular panoramic view of Bruges.

Market Square

Market Square is located in the center of the old city of Bruges, Belgium, covering an area of ??about 1 hectare. Surrounding the square are historical buildings including the 12th-century bell tower and the provincial government on the south side. It is also dotted with restaurants, cafes, specialty shops, etc. In the center of the square stand the statues of Bruges heroes Jan Bredel and Peter de Koninck. At Christmas time, a Christmas skating rink will be set up in the square for public entertainment.

Lake of Love Park

Lake of Love is a narrow lake in the south of the center of the Belgian city of Bruges. Before 1969, there was a Gothic Revival castle here. After the castle was demolished , the gatehouse and gardens are preserved. Later, the city council passed a resolution to open the area as a park, and it took three years to build the Lake of Love Park. The Lake of Love is a peaceful place in Bruges. There is also a poignant love story spread here. Legend has it that a girl who died for love was buried at the bottom of the lake.

Church of the Holy Blood

The Church of the Holy Blood is located in Bruges Castle Square and is a Roman Catholic church. Originally built in the 12th century, it was named after the relics of the Holy Blood brought back from Constantinople during the Crusades. The church consists of two chapels, the upper and lower chapels. The lower chapel maintains the original Romanesque style, and the upper chapel enshrines the blood of Jesus brought back from the Crusades. It was rebuilt in Gothic style in the 16th century. Every year from the end of April to mid-May, it is the Ascension Day. Religious people from all walks of life in Europe gather in Bruges to worship the Holy Blood of the Savior. This has become a major religious event in Belgium, and the city of Bruges has also prospered with the arrival of holy objects. .

Bruges City Hall

Bruges City Hall is one of the oldest city halls in the Low Countries. It was founded in 1376 and is located on Castle Square, adjacent to the Church of the Holy Blood. . The building of the city hall is in the late Gothic style. The six pointed dome windows on the front are arranged vertically, with a novel and unique shape. The exterior walls of the city hall are engraved with reliefs, which are based on biblical stories and historical figures. The images are vivid and vivid. . The interior hall has an impressive wooden vaulted ceiling and historical frescoes. The History Room contains many archives and paintings about the history of Bruges.

Notre Dame Cathedral

The majestic Notre Dame Cathedral was built in the 13th century. The bell tower is 122 meters high. It is the tallest building in the city and the second tallest brick tower in the world (the tallest Martin's Church in Landshut, Germany). In the choir behind the high altar are the tombs of Charles, the last Duke of Burgundy of the Valois dynasty, and his daughter Marie. On the black slate are gilded bronze portraits of father and daughter, both wearing crowns and Charles in full armor with the trappings of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The Cathedral of Notre Dame houses a famous sculpture treasure by Michelangelo: "The Virgin and Child". This small marble sculpture is one of the few works of art by Michelangelo that remains outside of Italy.

Mem Zero Museum

The Mem Zero Museum is located in one of the oldest surviving medieval (12th-17th century) hospitals in Europe. It was recently reopened to the public after renovations. Daily life in the hospital is recreated in the gorgeous old wards through a collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture and decorative arts. The adjoining church is undoubtedly the hospital's treasure trove, including a number of outstanding 15th-century oil paintings and the reliquary of St. Ursus, both works by Memling. The dispensary built in the 17th century is located in the original monastery and has been completely preserved.

French Fries Museum

The French Fries Museum is the world's first French fries-themed museum. Inside the museum, visitors can obtain research and the latest information on French fries, as well as learn about the history and cooking techniques of French fries. In order to allow visitors here to fry delicious French fries themselves, there is a special video in the museum to show visitors the process of making French fries. Visitors can learn the craft here and taste delicious French fries.

The above is an introduction to the tourist attractions in Bruges, Belgium.

The best time to travel to Bruges, Belgium is from April to October. Due to the high latitude, the days here are very long. If you know what fun places there are in Bruges, Belgium, you can come here to have fun during this time. ~

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