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Bruges, the Venice of the North

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Nov 27, 2017 12:10 PM IST

There’s to lot to do in Bruges, right from looking at medieval architecture to eating chocolate

Packed in a motorboat, we gush past gorgeous gardens, beautiful buildings and ageing bridges. This is Bruges, the capital of West Flanders, also known as the Venice of the north thanks to its many, many canals. And seeing it from a boat makes us feel as though we are in an illustration from a book of fairy tales: we are surrounded by cobbled streets, winding waterways, gabled gingerbread-like houses, towers, and charming churches. 

Thanks to its many canals, Bruges, the capital of West Flanders, is also known as the Venice of the north(iStock)
Thanks to its many canals, Bruges, the capital of West Flanders, is also known as the Venice of the north(iStock)
Bruges is also known for its lace (Getty Images)
Bruges is also known for its lace (Getty Images)
From the market square, tourists can trot off on horse-drawn carriages for a 30-minute tour of Bruges (iStock)
From the market square, tourists can trot off on horse-drawn carriages for a 30-minute tour of Bruges (iStock)
Besides being known for medieval architecture, the city also doubles as a chocolate, waffles and beer hotspot
The Church of Our Lady houses valuable artworks like Michelangelo’s world-renowned sculpture of Madonna and Child (Saubhadra Chatterji)
The Church of Our Lady houses valuable artworks like Michelangelo’s world-renowned sculpture of Madonna and Child (Saubhadra Chatterji)
Chocolate boxes shaped like the gabled houses in Bruges make for cute souvenirs (iStock )
Chocolate boxes shaped like the gabled houses in Bruges make for cute souvenirs (iStock )

The Brunch insider’s view

Of all the canals in the centre of Bruges, the Groenerei, or the ‘Green Canal’, is the most romantic one. (Source: Condé Nast Traveller)

Visit ‘t Apostelientje, to purchase delicate garments and souvenirs made from delicate lace. These are handmade by a mother and her two daughters.(Source: Lonely Planet)

Check out Books & Brunch at Garenmarkt for good vegan and dairy free options.
(Source: TripAdvisor)

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    Lubna Salim is the chief content producer with Brunch. A lifestyle journalist for seven years, she writes on fashion, food, travel and all things luxurious.

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