Basilica of the Holy Blood

The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic church located in Bruges, Belgium. The basilica houses what is said to be a relic of the Holy Blood traditionally believed to be from the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The blood is said to liquefy only at certain times, and is then held in one of the many vials contained within the reliquary.The construction for this church was begun in 1388 and was completed about a century later.

30 minutes

Belfort

The belfry was built in 1339 and is one of the finest bell towers in Belgium. It is 83 meters high and has a magnificent glockenspiel. It is entered from the Halle's inner courtyard and the view from up there is spectacular. To admire the best view of Bruges, follow the 366 steps up to the top of its tower.

30 minutes

Minnewater Lake

The Minnewater Park is a verdant park that was created by landscape architect Raymond Cloos in 1932. The park is situated in the heart of the city and it is a popular destination for locals and tourists. The area around the park includes many historic buildings such as Begijnhof, Castle de la Faille and Beguinage. The Minnewater Bridge was built in 1931 by Dutch engineer Emil Mennens. It has been considered one of the most important bridges in Belgium because it connects two parts of Brussels that were historically separated: Leopold Quarter and Ixelles.

30 minutes

Historium Brugge

The Historium on the Square is a museum of history that takes place in a medieval building. It offers a tour through time, with themed rooms and objects from the past. The visit starts with a short film about Bruges’ history, followed by an interactive tour through the city’s medieval past. Visitors can explore themed rooms such as an artist's studio and climb up to the top of the tower for a bird's eye view of Bruges.

1 hour

The Markt

Markt is the most lively square in Bruges, with vendors, cafés, and restaurants spilling out into this beautiful space. The square is dominated by the market hall on the north side and the 15th century city hall on the south side. The square's name is translated as "Market" although it has never been a market square. A lively square with an 800-year-old market hall, a statue of a wild boar and the Belfry Tower - the symbol of this traditional Belgian city

1 hour

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The Bruges City Hall is the town hall of Bruges. It is located in the Burg square and is considered one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Belgium. The building, a short distance away from the north-eastern corner of the square, was built in 1506 and rebuilt several times since. The ground floor and basement contain remains from a Roman temple dating back to about 240 AD.

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The Liberty of Bruges is a palace in Bruges, Belgium. The "paleis van het Brugse Vrije" is situated on the Burg square in the historical city center. Built as a cloth hall in 1404, it became a courthouse with a courtroom and prison in 1505, and from 1790 to 1796 served as the seat of government for the French -controlled Austrian Netherlands. In 1816, it was converted into the town hall of Bruges.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

The 112-meter-high spire of the Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk) is the tallest in Belgium. The Church of Our Lady is a masterpiece of the Flemish Renaissance, one of the four great churches in Belgium. Built in 1518, it is the tallest building in Belgium and a symbol of Antwerp. Its richly decorated spire was completed only in 1986 to replace another that was built as a temporary solution after German bombers destroyed the former one during World War II.

15 minutes

Bruges

The rest of the time you will be driving from Amsterdam to Brugges and return.

6 hours