Bruges

A First-Timer’s Guide to Bruges

How to see Bruges like you actually live there

The story of Belgian lace, from its glittering origins to its industrial undoing

An excellent book with a plot that held my attention from start to finish

The best luxury hotels; top B&Bs; budget hotels; and self-catering apartments in Bruges.

The key differences between Ghent and Bruges to help you decide which to visit

Discover how Bruges became medieval Europe’s richest trading city

Discover how and why Belgian lace became one of history’s most coveted luxuries

Use these audio walking tours to explore at your own pace with local stories and hidden gems.

His revolutionary oil techniques launched the Renaissance and shaped European art.

There’s plenty of activities to do and events to attend in Belgium in December 2019, both in the major cities, and the wilds of Wallonia.

A remarkable religious procession dating back centuries.

How Flemish weavers dominated Europe’s trade until England struck back with taxes.

Canals, cobbled streets, and a perfectly preserved medieval heart make Bruges Belgium’s fairytale city.

An open letter to travel writer Bill Bryson in response to his criticisms of Belgium in his recent book.

Steven Vandenbussche, Curator of the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, describes his favourite locations in Belgium A new series of posts starts today, in which I invite… Read More »Steven Vandenbussche, Curator, MMP1917 Museum

Suggestions from guest blogger Kevin Mayne to discover Belgium by bike