Tag: Bruges

Bruges (Zeebrugge) is a popular cruise destination in Belgium. Discover the charm of Belgium as an intriguing cruise destination, where history, culture, and natural beauty harmoniously coexist. Belgium is a traveler’s paradise, with its attractive ports of call and long nautical history. Take part in the local traditions, sample the delicious cuisine, and discover the interesting cities and coastline jewels of this fascinating country. Whether you’re drawn to the ancient beauty of Bruges, the modern excitement of Antwerp, or the cosmopolitan allure of Brussels, a cruise through Belgium is sure to be an experience you’ll never forget. Take a trip to the heart of Belgium and make some unforgettable experiences along its beautiful coast.

Cruises to Bruges, Belgium

BrugesLocated in the Flanders region of northern Belgium, Bruges is the closest thing you’re likely to find in the real world to a fairytale city. Famous for its old cobbled streets, charming market squares, peaceful canals and Gothic towers, it’s one of the most picturesque destinations in Europe, and well worth a visit while on a cruise.

The focal point of the town is Grote Markt, a large medieval square overlooked by the most perfect belfry you’ll ever see. Climbing to the top of the tower and gazing out over the rooftop is a fantastic way to take in Bruges’s full splendour, while Grote Markt is also a good place to hail a horse-drawn carriage for a tour of the city.

Europe’s fairytale city

The streets around Grote Markt are packed with quaint restaurants and cafes, and one thing that all visitors to Bruges must do is indulge in some famous Belgian chocolate. A great place to do so is at Bar Choc, which can be found in the Zilverpand courtyard and specialises in nothing but desserts, including around 45 different types of chocolate drinks, both hot and cold.

For those with a really sweet tooth, it’s possible to turn your entire visit to Bruges into a chocolate-fuelled adventure, with the Choco-Story museum being something of a paradise for chocoholics. The exhibits here tell the history of the cocoa bean, and how it first rose to prominence in the ancient Aztec civilisation before becoming a key ingredient in Belgian desserts.

Bruges is also home to a number of fascinating art and history museums, with the Groeninge Museum being one of the best. Laid out over 11 rooms, it contains a wealth of masterpieces that tell the story of life in the city over period of six centuries, giving an insight into Bruges’s former glory as the seat of the counts of Flanders.

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