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Almshouses Meulenaere Bruges Belgium © 2018 Mikestravelguide. All rights reserved.

Things to do in Bruges – Visit the Historic Almshouses

The historic almshouses (godshuizen) of Bruges are peaceful and picturesque residential communities scattered throughout the city. Built from the 15th century onwards and established by wealthy patrons and trade guilds, these charming neighborhoods were constructed in a similar fashion – … Continue reading

Curved Stone Walls 2 Church of Saint Donatian Bruges Belgium © 2018 Mikestravelguide. All rights reserved.

Free things to do in Bruges – Visit the Ruins of the Church of Saint Donatian

As you’re walking through Bruges you may want to take a quick peek at the underground ruins of the Church of Saint Donatian (Sint Donaaskerk) beneath the Crowne Plaza Brugge Hotel.   Built for Count Arnulf I in the 10th … Continue reading

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Things to do in Bruges – visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood

Situated in a corner of the former fortified administrative heart of Bruges, the 12th-century Basilica of the Holy Blood (Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed) is one of the city’s unique attractions. Fronted by an ornate late-Gothic façade more suited to … Continue reading

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Things to do in Bruges – Climb the Belfry

For spectacular aerial views, consider climbing to the top of the Belfry of Bruges. Also known as the Belfort (and in French the tour du beffroi), this 13th-century bell tower with its distinctive 15th-century octagonal lantern is a significant feature … Continue reading

View of Church from Bridge Church of the Begijnhof Bruges © 2018 Mikestravelguide. All rights reserved.

Things to do in Bruges – Visit the Church of the Begijnhof

The Church of the Begijnhof, situated within the peaceful medieval Princely Beguinage of the Vineyard (Prinselijk Begijnhof Ten Wijngaerde) is an interesting historical site in Bruges. Constructed in the early-17th century and dedicated to Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, the present-day church (a … Continue reading

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Things to do in Bruges – Visit the Begijnhof

Founded in the year 1245 by Margaret of Constantinople, Countess of Flanders, the Begijnhof in Bruges – a walled neighborhood that today remains completely intact – is one of the city’s main attractions. Established as a residential community for lay … Continue reading

Guild Houses in Grote Market - Historic Center Antwerp Belgium © 2014 Mikestravelguide. All rights reserved.

Things to do in Antwerp – Visit the Market Squares and Shopping Zones

Antwerp consists of a number of market squares and shopping zones, mostly car-free, making your time here more enjoyable. A few of these pedestrian-friendly areas include the Historic Center, Meir Street, the Quartier Latin, De Wilde Zee, and the Fashion … Continue reading