Bruges is one of the rather large in Belgian standards and very small in our views of cities. He is the center of the province of Western Flanders and is located in the northern part of Belgium.
Brugge is called one of the most picturesque cities of Europe and it is worth noting that he will have to taste lovers. I have only pleasant impressions from traveling to this city, however, at the same time, I can note that the rest in this place is not suitable for everyone - because Bruges is not at all like European capitals and megalopolises, and accordingly, can not provide a variety Entertainment that we find in major cities. So let's start in order. At first I would like to describe the advantages of Bruges, and also assume to whom he would like to taste.
Who is worth going to Brugge
In the Middle Ages, Brugge was one of the richest cities of the whole of Europe, so many of the old buildings, churches and various kinds of sights have been preserved from that era, including one of the most famous - Belfort Tower, standing on the main square. As you already understood, this city will probably have to taste lovers of antiquity and medieval architecture - Once in the center of Brugge, as it would be transferred for many centuries ago. The historic center of the city is not very large area, but there is something to see where to go and where to walk. The center is compact enough, so you can easily go around it (especially since there are certain problems with parking).
In the center of the city, various churches are also presented, so in one day you can visit three - four cathedrals (they are not very far from each other).
There are various museums, Who is interested in painting , It is worth visiting the Groning Museum (Gorning), which has a collection of cloths created by such artists as, for example, Bosch. Special attention in this museum is paid to representatives of Brugge. In addition, the collection of Flemish primitives is considered to be a fairly valuable assembly in Belgium, as well as throughout Europe.
There is a archaeological museum, the Museum of Diamonds, the Chocolate Museum, the Museum of Folk Art and the Small Museum of Salvador Dali. In fairness it is worth considering that museums, of course, will not compare with museums in the capitals (primarily it concerns sizes and collections), however, and there it is interesting to spend the day - the other.
In Brugge, you can Try Belgian cuisine As well as famous Belgian waffles, beer and chocolate. We went to the cafe at the hotel, located right on the central square - everything was very tasty, and our view was pleased with a wonderful view from the window.
The city also has a great many shops that, in addition to traditional souvenirs, sell Belgian chocolate in a wide variety of species and forms - small "blocks", tiles, in the form of candies, different figures and many other things. There are different types of chocolate, so all lovers of sweet will remain satisfied.
In Brugge is pretty quiet and there is no special fuss, so those who are tired of the noise of megacities And the endless flow of cars and wants to plunge into an old atmosphere, this Belgian city can be recommended.
And finally, it should be admired on Brugge All films of the film "Fucking at the bottom in Brugge" , After all, he starred there and all tourists would be quite easy to find all those places where the key points of the film took place.
The pros of Brugge can also be attributed to Light transport accessibility - I mean that if you are already in Europe, it will be not very difficult to get to the city - we were in particular reached it from Amsterdam by train with one transplant - from Amsterdam to Antwerp, and then before Brugge on the suburban train . The transplant could be made in the capital of Belgium - that is, in Brussels. There are ordinary trains - travel to them will cost cheaper, as well as high-speed - on them you can easily and quickly reach the city, but the cost may differ by about two times.
Those who rented the car or travels on their car, get to the city either not so difficult - the network of roads literally launched Europe, so get to Brugge will not be so difficult - the routes can be the most different. On the outskirts of the city there are a number of parking, where you can leave your car.
However, despite all the plays described above, there are people who will most likely not like holidays in Bruges. So,
Who should not go to Brugge:
- Those who love stormy nightlife - Noisy discos, huge nightclubs and other entertainment - in Brugge this is simply not. Of course, some small bars and perhaps the clubs (we ourselves did not see them so much) in the city there is no large-scale entertainment industry there - however, it is quite understandable - the population of the city is about 170 thousand people, Create large projects simply not for anyone.
- Travelers with children - Of course, this is only my personal opinion, but the children in Brugge are probably bored - museums there for the most part are designed for adults (perhaps the child will interest the Chocolate Museum), there are no large centers with entertainment for children, there is except for playgrounds ( And then in the city center will have to search them). Plus, it's rarely some of the tourists get drunk to move in the center by car, so tourists also have to walk quite a lot.
- Those who love rest on the sea - no sea in Brugge, the city is not on the coast
- Those who love to inspect the city for a long time - two. Despite all the delights of Brugge, the town is small and the set of attractions there is still limited. We were there for two days and, it seems to me, we managed almost everything - except that they did not ride through the channels (but there was winter and not the season). Of course, if you want to visit all the little museums, you can stay in the city for a couple of days, but in my opinion, two, a maximum of three days - the most optimal term for visiting this city and a relaxing inspection of all its sights.
As you already understood from all of the foregoing, in Brugge, first of all, it is worth going to lovers of the old towns of Europe - because it is a wonderful example of ancient.