Trip to Bruges 🇧🇪

It was a trip to Bruges, Belgium. We visited many places such as Market Square. The heart of Bruges, Markt Square is surrounded by historic buildings, including the Belfry of Bruges. The square has been a central marketplace since 958. 📍Markt, 8000 Bruges, Belgium. We climbed the to Belfry of Bruges for panoramic views, admired the Provincial Court, and explored the surrounding streets filled with shops and cafes. 💰€14 for the Belfry We also visited the Basilica of the Holy Blood. A 12th-century chapel that houses a venerated relic, believed to be the blood of Jesus Christ. We admired the architecture, and see the relic of the Holy Blood. 📍Burg 13, 8000 Bruges, Belgium. 💰Free to enter, but donations are appreciated. We then had lunch at “Den Dyver”. They serve mainly Belgian Cuisine. We ordered Flemish beef stew (Carbonnade Flamande), mussels with fries, Waterzooi (a creamy fish), and Belgian waffles for dessert 🧇 📍Dijver 5, 8000 Bruges, Belgium. 💰€20-€35 per main course. We then explored The Beguinage (Begijnhof). It was founded in the 13th century, this peaceful enclave was home to a religious community of women. It's now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We walked around the serene courtyard, visited the museum, and enjoyed the tranquility. 📍Wijngaardstraat, 8000 Bruges, Belgium. We also stopped by the Groeninge museum. This museum houses a fine collection of Flemish and Belgian paintings, including works by Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling. We discovered Flemish Primitive art and other collections from the 18th to 21st centuries. 📍Dijver 12, 8000 Bruges, Belgium. 💰€12 for adults. Last but not least, I would alsp recommend you to check out tge restaurant, De Halve Maan Brewery. We tried out the house specialties like Flemish Beer Sauce pair with local beers such as Brugse Zot. 📍Walplein 26, 8000 Bruges, Belgium. 💰 €15-€30 per main course. #europetrip #vacation #trip