There are many museums and must-see places in Bruges that attract tourists and seasoned
travelers alike. The Beer Museum is certainly unique, providing an interesting history of
world renowned Belgian Beer. And it's no surprise that Bruges was named a UNESCO
World Heritage location.
The Belfry of Bruges, in the heart of ancient Bruges, is a sight to behold with its iconic octagonal tower which, if you are able, you can climb all 366 steps to the top. Markt Square is lined with pavement cafes beneath step-gabled facades. The buildings aren't always quite as medieval as they look, but together they create a fabulous scene and even the neo-Gothic post office is architecturally magnificent. The Bruges City Center is home to many shops and attractions. Stadhuis City Hall attracts many visitors to view the gorgeous interior ceiling. If there was one place in Belgium that was reminiscent of the artistry, architecture, and canals of Venice, Italy, it would be Bruges.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk is a 13th-century church with a huge tower that’s currently ‘wrapped’ for extensive renovation. Inside, it’s best known for Michelangelo’s serenely contemplative 1504 Madonna and Child statue, the only such work by Michelangelo to leave Italy during the artist’s lifetime.
Bacchus Cornelius - Thé Belgian Beer Shop
With a cornucopia of 450 beers and rare gueuzes (type of lambic beer), as well as jenevers (gin) and liqueurs flavoured with elderflower, cranberries and cherries there's something for everyone.
Ask the shop owner if you can try her home-brewed silky smooth jenever, made with real chocolate. The two pianos are there for shoppers to play, and an open fire in winter adds to the cosy vibe.
Chocolate Line
Bruges has 50 chocolate shops, but just five where chocolates are handmade on the premises. Of those, the Chocolate Line, is the brightest and best. Wildly experimental flavours by 'shock-o-latier' Dominique Persoone include bitter Coca-Cola, Cuban cigar, wasabi and black olive, tomato and basil; it also sells pots of chocolate body paint (complete with a brush).
Looking for something different and unique to do in Bruges?
Maybe a visit to Retsin’s Lucifernum is what you're looking for. A former Masonic lodge owned by a self-proclaimed vampire: ring the bell on a Sunday night, pass the voodoo temple and hope you’re invited inside where an otherworldly candle-lit bar may be serving potent rum cocktails and serenading you with live Latin music. Or maybe not. It’s always a surprise. Don't miss the graves in the tropical garden.
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