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. The Markt VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Medieval gabled houses
line this 13th-century Practical Information
market square at the heart * 117,000.
of Bruges, which still holds ∑ bezoekers.brugge.be
a market each Saturday. n Markt 1 & t’ Zand 34, inside
Concertgebouw (050-44 46 46).
Oude Griffie, or Old
Recorder’s House Transport
£ Stationsplein.
@ Stationsplein, Markt.
M A R K T

B U R G

Blind Donkey Alley
This tiny alley leads
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T R A (Fish Market).
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(see p228)
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Groeninge . Stadhuis
Museum One of the oldest and finest town halls
(see p228) in Belgium, this was built between
1376 and 1420. Inside, the beautifully
restored Gothic hall is noted for its
The Arentshuis Museum 1385 vaulted ceiling.
has paintings by Frank
Brangwyn (1867–1956).
Key
Gruuthuse Museum Suggested route
(see p228)
The Belfort
0 meters 100 Built in the 13th century, the Belfort,
or Belfry, is a stunning octagonal
0 yards 100
tower where the city’s medieval
charter of rights is held.

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