Travel 1 Day in Bruges: Best Vacation Spots in Bruges

Day 1 | Morning

Belfry of Bruges

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 12 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Markt 7, 8000 Bruges, Belgium

The Belfry of Bruges is located on the market square in the center of the city. It is 83 meters high and is one of the famous landmarks of the small town. To get to the top of the bell tower, you need to pass 366 narrow, steep steps, which is considered physical work, but once you reach the top, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Bruges. There is also a carillon with 47 bells on the clock tower, which will sound melodious every 15 minutes. The historical clock tower of the bell tower is an important building in the Flanders region (including northern France, Belgium and southern Holland), usually located in the center of the city, used to store treasures and imprison prisoners, and also doubles as a city museum. Watchtower. The bell tower in Bruges, in its more than 600 years of age, has experienced the fate of the top being burned and rebuilt several times, and it can be called a bloody phoenix. This building rose to fame due to its frequent appearances in the movie "The Killer Has No Holidays". Climbing the steep stairs The stairs are narrow and slippery, very steep, just as the two British male protagonists in the movie "Killers Have No Holidays" faced the danger of being chased and killed by three fat American tourists, repeatedly emphasizing "If I am fat, I'm really not going up." There are 366 stairs for people to go to the observation deck, and it is very difficult to climb. Walking and walking, the iron ladder that was stepped on is finally replaced by a rough wooden ladder with greater resistance, which will make it easier to walk. When you climb to the top of the clock tower, take your breath away and take in the beauty of the beautiful waterside town of Bruges!

Reviews from Real Guests:

Quinissa: One of the most famous building in Bruges. Make sure you go to the top of it! Though there are more than 300 steps, but it is definitely worth the hike. From the top, you will see the amazing view of the city of Bruges, with its orange roof all over the city.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Bruges City Hall nearby is the top choice before you leave Belfry of Bruges and hit the road.

Bruges City Hall

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 6 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Burg 12, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

The Bruges City Hall was built in 1376 and is one of the very old buildings in Bruges. The location is very convenient, located on the Castle Square, next to the building is the Chapel of the Holy Blood. The city hall itself is in the late Gothic style. The six pointed dome windows on the front of the building are arranged vertically, with novel shapes and unique characteristics. The outer walls are engraved with complex and exquisite reliefs, which are based on biblical stories and historical figures. Entering the Gothic hall on the first floor, you will be greeted by an exquisite wooden dome ceiling and 12 frescoes that reproduce the historical scenes of Bruges. These frescoes are all from the late 19th century, which are very spectacular and shocking. There is also a multimedia exhibition on the ground floor, which mainly introduces the evolution of the Castle Square. The History Room of the Town Hall has many archives and paintings about the history of Bruges. If you want to have a historical trip to Bruges, the Town Hall is not to be missed!

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Bruges City Hall, Mansion9 Bruges nearby is the best place to stay.

Mansion9 Bruges

The Mansion9 Bruges is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Bruges will find that the Mansion9 Bruges is a fantastic accommodation choice.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 1km from Dampoort Railway Station and 35km from Ostend–Bruges International Airport. With Calligraphy in Stone Maud Bekaert - Bruges, Karmelietenkerk Ou Eglise des Carmes and Tolhuis all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. Guests of this Bruges hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

When it comes to Bruges hotels, the Mansion9 Bruges is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

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