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We had a good time in Bruges, but it was a pretty lazy place. If you\'re going to relax, it\'s great. It\'s very small, so getting around on foot isn\'t a problem speed-wise, but you\'ll have to be an expert navigator to not get lost in this labyrinth. Buy chocolates...more We had a good time in Bruges, but it was a pretty lazy place. If you\'re going to relax, it\'s great. It\'s very small, so getting around on foot isn\'t a problem speed-wise, but you\'ll have to be an expert navigator to not get lost in this labyrinth. Buy chocolates from supermarkets, though, as the little places are very expensive. Good bakeries, though, if you know which ones to visit.close

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by esmallen6423 – posted on May 13, 2008

6

Bruges is a beautiful city, despite the hordes of British tourists. Quaint and medieval, yet lively. The walk up the Belfry\'s stairs is exhausting but definetly worth while, the veiws from the top are amazing, especially if you time your visit for sunset. The Christmas Markets are another...more Bruges is a beautiful city, despite the hordes of British tourists. Quaint and medieval, yet lively. The walk up the Belfry\'s stairs is exhausting but definetly worth while, the veiws from the top are amazing, especially if you time your visit for sunset. The Christmas Markets are another must see sight if you\'re there at that time of year.Just spend some time wandering and getting lost and your sure to find something beautiful or quirky or tasty.close

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by s41184585090 – posted on Dec 15, 2007

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Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were here, but i was totally mesermised by Brugge! It is the prettiest, greenest most characteristic town! We went to the chocolate museum which was good, worth a look. It is small enough to cover easily by foot. The monday nightlife wasnt too great,...more Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were here, but i was totally mesermised by Brugge! It is the prettiest, greenest most characteristic town! We went to the chocolate museum which was good, worth a look. It is small enough to cover easily by foot. The monday nightlife wasnt too great, there was one bar still open at 12.30 though, everything else was sound asleep! close

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by everythingis-peachy7191 – posted on Dec 9, 2007

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A photographer's dream, the city is beautiful to put it mildly, but as a friend of mine once put it: "what can you buy here, if you don't want chocolate or lace?" LOL! Just about sums up how touristy it is... Even in the depths of winter there are tourists, but in my view winter or early spring...more A photographer's dream, the city is beautiful to put it mildly, but as a friend of mine once put it: "what can you buy here, if you don't want chocolate or lace?" LOL! Just about sums up how touristy it is... Even in the depths of winter there are tourists, but in my view winter or early spring is the time to go - in summer you won't see the place for people...close

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by Donal – posted on May 16, 2007

130

Bruges is a small, romantic and sophisticated city, called The Venice of the North because it is surrounded by canals. My first impression of Bruges was that I may have got it wrong and the entire place was a Disney film set complete with Gothic spires, Bruges – red painted shutters, cobbled...more Bruges is a small, romantic and sophisticated city, called The Venice of the North because it is surrounded by canals. My first impression of Bruges was that I may have got it wrong and the entire place was a Disney film set complete with Gothic spires, Bruges – red painted shutters, cobbled streets, gabled houses, horse drawn carriages, big city walls, etc. A wonderful city to be visited.close

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by Sonia – posted on May 1, 2007

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The medieval city of Bruges is really amazing, worth checking out for one or two days. It's really easy to get around town, by walking, or renting a bicycle. The main tourist areas were a bit too busy (as expected), but if you visit during the weekdays it would be quieter. Here it's...more The medieval city of Bruges is really amazing, worth checking out for one or two days. It's really easy to get around town, by walking, or renting a bicycle. The main tourist areas were a bit too busy (as expected), but if you visit during the weekdays it would be quieter. Here it's the atmosphere and character of the city that is worth a look, as it's not that great for shopping and has no 'big' sites or museums.close

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by cynth1450 – posted on Apr 5, 2007

2

So I kind of fell in love with this little city... Really beautiful to just wander through, and I found that admission costs to museums and sights were lower than average. Food not so hot, mostly because it's so touristy, but don't miss the street fries. It's not too crazy at...more So I kind of fell in love with this little city... Really beautiful to just wander through, and I found that admission costs to museums and sights were lower than average. Food not so hot, mostly because it's so touristy, but don't miss the street fries. It's not too crazy at night but the hostels' bars are full of travellers pretty much any time.close

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by Roisi7813 – posted on Apr 3, 2007

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This hostel was really great, but it was obnoxious that the exterior door right outside my room (#11) was ajar constantly, letting in vagrants as well as the chilly winter breeze. It was also a little discomforting to share a bathroom with a bar. Other than that, free lockers in the rooms would...more This hostel was really great, but it was obnoxious that the exterior door right outside my room (#11) was ajar constantly, letting in vagrants as well as the chilly winter breeze. It was also a little discomforting to share a bathroom with a bar. Other than that, free lockers in the rooms would be nice. GREAT JOB with the decorations in the bar! That was so great!And so was the food!!! Job well done!close

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by anbuec – posted on Feb 20, 2007

6

Bruges is a hidden jem! The city has all the charm of a country village, its well preserved, and better value for money than Brussels. Michelangelo\'s Madonna and Child is a much see, as well as the central square and the miles of wondering paths. Eat waffels, visit Madonna, and stay at...more Bruges is a hidden jem! The city has all the charm of a country village, its well preserved, and better value for money than Brussels. Michelangelo\'s Madonna and Child is a much see, as well as the central square and the miles of wondering paths. Eat waffels, visit Madonna, and stay at Snuffel\'s- you won\'t regret it :)close

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by monka2622 – posted on Feb 11, 2007

31

There was quite a lot to do, but much of it was centred around Christmas. Weather was v variable - from blue skies to pouring rain in a short space of time. Restaurants, although plentiful, didnt cater for vegetarians, in the main, and finding a decent looking restaurant off the main square was...more There was quite a lot to do, but much of it was centred around Christmas. Weather was v variable - from blue skies to pouring rain in a short space of time. Restaurants, although plentiful, didnt cater for vegetarians, in the main, and finding a decent looking restaurant off the main square was perhaps more difficult than it should have been. Beware that restaurants on the market square have been known to rip people off with hidden costs. Really easy to get around - very compact and great for ambling about for hours on end with endless stops in cosy cafes xclose

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by katema1570 – posted on Dec 10, 2006

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