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bruges

The renowned City of Romance, an ideal location for a cultural city break.

The renowned City of Romance, an ideal location for a cultural city break.
The medieval city of Bruges is renowned the world over for its charming architecture. Bruges Old Town is almost an island surrounded by canals. At the centre of the island are the Markt and Burg squares around which city life revolves. On the Markt Square, you’ll discover one of the city's most impressive monuments, the Belfry and Cloth Hall. After that, there are lots of restaurants and cafes to choose from in the surrounding Guild houses.

Is there a local speciality?
This is Belgium. It's got to be the mussels. Don't forget the frites and mayonnaise though.

Any good activities around?
From the end of November, the historic city is transformed into a giant Christmas market. Why not explore the seasonal markets in Bruges to find that unusual last minute present for someone special? The atmosphere lighting in the city is also something definitely worth seeing and turns Bruges into the scene of a fairytale. In association with Brugge Plus and the Flemish Community it will also be the stage for many intimate concerts and spectacles. From late November, pay a visit to the snow and ice sculptures or take a spin on the ice. The ice rink can be found in Markt Square.

Bruges City Card
Make even more of your stay in Bruges this winter. This Card offers FREE admission to 24 museums and sights, FREE boat tour of the Reien canals (from 15/11/09 to 01/03/10) and a City tour bus (from 15/11/09 to 01/03/10). It also entitles you to 25% discount on museums and sights around Bruges, on concerts, bicycle rental and underground car park.
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Somewhere to Stay?
If you are looking for somewhere to stay, check out the latest deals in Bruges. You can book 3 nights for the price of 2 for arrivals on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday until 16th March 2010. Stay at one of the 55 participating boutique hotels at very competitive rates and you will be pampered in true Flemish style!
Prices per room per night, including breakfast, subject to availability, bookable online via www.winterinbrugge.be

When's market day?
Every Wednesday (8am -1pm) the Market Square in Bruges plays host to a mind-boggling choice of handmade and local produce. If you miss that, check out Bruges’ Saturday Market on the T'Zandt Square (8am – 1pm) where you’ll find clothing and local produce.

Interesting town fact
Bruges was once a flourishing trading centre, home to many rich merchants who were responsible for the city’s unique architecture. Nowadays, Bruges attracts an altogether different visitor. People come from far and wide to explore the cobbled streets and old guild houses in the Market Place and take a trip down the scenic canals with their ancient humped bridges.

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