Landmarks· 3 min
Climbing the Belfry: 366 Steps and the Best View in Bruges
The medieval Belfry tower dominates the Markt square. Here's what to expect when you climb it.
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Experience· 3 min
Take the First Canal Boat of the Day
Everyone does a canal tour in Bruges. But the first departure of the morning is a completely different experience.
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Food & Drink· 4 min
A No-Nonsense Guide to Belgian Beer in Bruges
Belgium has over 1,500 different beers. Here's how to drink your way through Bruges without getting lost.
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Experience· 4 min
Bruges After Dark: When the Day Tourists Leave
By 7pm the tour buses are gone and Bruges becomes a different city entirely.
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Food & Drink· 3 min
Bruges Chocolate: Skip the Chains, Find the Good Stuff
There are over 50 chocolate shops in Bruges. Most of them are fine. A few are exceptional.
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