Bruges - 'Northern Venice' of the Middle Ages

What to expect

Bruges through the ages
I will show you all the 'postcards' of Bruges and share the most interesting facts about them. The tour program includes:

• Market Square - you will be amazed by its huge dimensions, confirming the wealth and power of medieval Bruges. I will tell you about the national heroes of Flanders, who we will meet on the square, and the revival of carillon music concerts in the city. I will also show you numerous guild houses and the watchtower.

• Cathedral of St. Saviour - here you will learn about the emergence of the social system in the Middle Ages and the predecessors of the main city temple.

• Hospital of St. John - you will hear why the famous Hans Memling Museum, one of the Flemish primitives, is located here.

• Church of Our Lady will allow you to touch a masterpiece of global significance, as Michelangelo's Madonna and Child are preserved within its walls.

• Burg Square - here you will involuntarily find yourself in an open lesson on the history of architecture, as you will simultaneously see buildings of five main architectural styles.

• Basilica of the Holy Blood - here I will show you the capsule with the blood of Christ, one of the most important Christian relics.

Valuable recommendations
Bruges has a lot of museums of various themes: art museums, lace centers, chocolate, diamond, beer, and french fries museums. I will advise you on what and when is best to visit according to your interests. I will also reveal the secret of where to taste the most delicious waffles, drink the most delicious local beer, and breathe fresh air.