Bruges - the first date

What to expect

Bruges yesterday and today
I will take you to the iconic spots of the city and tell you the most interesting facts about its history and modern life. The program includes:

• Minnewater, or the Lake of Love - you will hear the romantic legend of the picturesque water reservoir and understand its role in the Middle Ages.
• Beguinage - you will learn who beguines are and how they differ from nuns. You will also feel the comfort and coolness of the spacious inner courtyard, founded in the distant 1245.
• Brewery 'De Halve Maan' - you will peek into a working brewery in the heart of the city and see the logistical tricks implemented by the owners of this flourishing family business. I will recommend which beer varieties you should definitely try in Bruges.
• Hospital of Saint John - you will learn about the origins of the social system in Belgium and hear why the famous museum of Hans Memling, one of the Flemish primitives, is located here.
• Church of Our Lady and Gruuthuse Palace will reveal the mastery of architects and builders of the XIII-XV centuries. I will tell you about the world masterpieces kept in them.
• Burg Square - here, you will involuntarily find yourself in an open class on the history of architecture, as you will simultaneously see buildings of the main European styles and even compare them with euro banknotes.
• Market Square - you will be amazed by its huge dimensions, confirming the wealth and power of medieval Bruges. Additionally, ancient guild houses and the famous 18th-century carillon tower will catch your eye.