Historical Center Bruges
Bruges
![Bruges Market Square showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45433-Grote-Markt.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Groeningemuseum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45374-Groeningemuseum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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![Bruges Belfry featuring a castle, heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45396-Belfort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Bruges Market Square which includes a city and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45432-Grote-Markt.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Historical Center Bruges
Popular places to visit
![Bruges Market Square which includes a city and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45432-Grote-Markt.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bruges Market Square
The historical heart of Bruges is framed by guild buildings and the Provincial Court. Presiding over the square is the imposing Belfort.
![Bruges Christmas Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/05a7e4ca36f6b9abca4713f13525b0db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bruges Christmas Market
During your trip to Bruges, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bruges Christmas Market. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.
![Bruges Belfry showing a city, horse riding and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45397-Belfort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bruges Belfry
Bruges' multi-aged bell tower dominates the skyline and is the city's most recognizable feature. Views from the top are stunning.
![Minnewater which includes a garden as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/43000/43437-Minnewater.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Minnewater Park
The “lake of love” is a gorgeous spot for a scenic stroll or waterside picnic, a relaxing haven from the busy streets of Bruges' historical center.
![Basilica of the Holy Blood](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/540000/540385-basilica-of-the-holy-blood-heilig-bloed-basiliek.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Basilica of the Holy Blood
The blood of Christ, preserved for over 2,000 years, is the focal point of this 12th-century church, drawing reverent pilgrims from all over the world.
![Bruges showing a river or creek, a small town or village and mist or fog](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/43000/43462-Bruges.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Burg
Learn about the local history of Bruges when you take a trip to Burg. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
![Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45982005/4898c6c1-1f24-49f7-a5e2-47b1ae1cb7ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Trip
![Bruges by night tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2413475/c2d7267e-6bbe-4507-8777-e12e0d4e3944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges
![Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46592022/6d9b6084-0538-44ce-810c-6667c53431d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit
Top hotels in Historical Center Bruges
![Martin's Brugge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527400/527382/8f7d8208_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025
![Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3138300/3138252/123b32f9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025
![Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/984500/984483/77628f3b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025
![Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1853400/1853344/c21b4ecc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025
![Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34100/34069/94b4e025_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025
![Hotel Aragon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057951/aee60ec3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center Bruges
![Bruges showing boating and a river or creek as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/43000/43464-Bruges.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bruges Center
Bruges Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Choco-Story Museum and Burg, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bruges.
![West Flanders featuring a cemetery and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99059-West-Flanders-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Burg Quarter
If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Burg are top sights worth seeing.
![Bruges showing boating and a river or creek as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/43000/43464-Bruges.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Steenstraat Quarter
If you're spending some time in Steenstraat Quarter, Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
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Sint-Anna Quarter
If you're spending some time in Sint-Anna Quarter, St. George's Archers Guild and Kantcentrum are top sights worth seeing.
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Magdalena Quarter
If you're spending some time in Magdalena Quarter, Fish Market and Queen Astrid Park are top sights worth seeing.
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Ezelstraat Quarter
Though Ezelstraat Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Friet Museum and Bruges City Theater.