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Historic Centre of Brugge, Bruges

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Step into Old World charm in Historic Centre of Brugge. Once a medieval settlement, this quiet city center still features preserved Gothic buildings and was at one time considered to be a major commercial city, due mainly to its port. Walk the cobbled streets to find endless chocolate shops, pubs featuring doubles and triples, and a mix of architectural styles. View the historic city on a boat tour through the canals, or sit back during a carriage ride through the canal-lined streets. If you've seen the film "In Bruges," you may want to take a guided tour, which can pinpoint major locations from the film. Add Historic Centre of Brugge and other attractions to your Bruges trip itinerary using our Bruges vacation tool .
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  • By Ashwathram r On March 19, 2018
    Historic center of Brugge is the epicenter if the Brugge heritage, with fascinating architectural marvel buildings gilded , its a perfect place fot people watching and enjoying the heritage site, with...  more »
  • By SimplyFred On March 19, 2018
    The waterways make all the difference to a city centre. The buildings have quite a variety of style and I terst as well. We suggest the walking tour organised by the tourist information as it has acce...  more »
  • By Joe D On March 19, 2018
    The Centre has great views, obviously, of the square. One morning a random market popped up (it was a Tuesday morning) and I was able to enjoy some delicious chicken, sausages, cheese and more.  more »
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