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Bruges Hotels and accommodation in Bruges

Bruges is one of the most beautiful medieval towns of Europe. Bruges became a port in the 19th century when a channel was made to the sea in Zeebrugge. The wealth of the city increased due to the manufacturing of several goods but still today Bruges is famous for its famous lace production. Bruges today though depends mainly from tourism that they visiting the famous nuns monastery of Beguinage. If you are in Bruges you can hire a Horse Drawn Carriage that will take you around the most important sites of Bruges. A one time harbour, it is now visited for its picturesque buildings is dreamy canals. Over 50 bridges span the city's canals and it is a real treat to see them open for ships to pass. The 13th and 14th century Halles (market) with 310ft belfry; 13th century St Sauveur cathedral; Gothic Notre Dame Church, the Holy Blood Basilica, the 13th century Beguinage and poetic lac d'amour St. John's Hospital where Memling lived and worked and where some of his best paintings are shown. As well as the St. John's Hospital museum the city houses many interesting museums, such as the Groeninge Museum and the Arents House which have artistic works dating from the 15th century to the modern day. Historical museums abound and are too numerous to mention but you will always find that there is something for everyone to enjoy and wonder at. A particularly enjoyable visit can be had in the quaint St. Anna Quarter of the city. Whilst here visit the fascinating Folklore Museum. It has a marvellous collection of different medieval shops and room interiors all displayed in a row of 17th century alms houses. Here too, you can see two medieval windmills that still function. If you are interested in literary works, the Guido Gazelle Museum houses one of the most important literary collections in Flanders.

Bruges hotelsThe Hotel Golden tulip De Medici  located very near to the Market square and it is build on one of the beautiful canals of the city. It has easy access and is only a few minutes walk from the Center of Bruges ,room prices from 96euro.bruges accommodation  hotel golden tulip

bruges hotel ibisWith 128 rooms Hotel Ibis located at the historical center of Bruges it has restaurant with local and international specialties and the famous local beer Strafe Hendrik.All hotel aminities have the latest standards. Room prices from 70euro bruges accommodation ibis hotels

hotel Scandic brugesHotel Scandic is a brand new hotel that is build in the new park a little bit outside the historic center of Bruges .The Hotel Scandic offers ,TV ,internet ,air condition and all the services for the demanding visitor prices from 127euro accommodation in bruges

Hotel De Tuilerieen Amazing interior design on a 15th century residence. The Hotel De Tuilerieen located in a very short distance from the historic center of Bruges with view to the Den Dijver canal.
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