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. The Markt VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Medieval gabled houses
line this 13th-century Practical Information
market square at the * 119,000. n T’Zand, Markt 1,
heart of Bruges. It still and Stationsplein. (050) 44 4646.
holds a market each ∑ brugge.be
Wednesday.
Transport
£ Stationsplein.
@ Stationsplein, Markt.
M A R K T Oude Griffie, or Old
Recorder’s House
B U R G

Alley of the Blind Donkey
This narrow, arched alley
leads from the Burg to the
W O L L E S T R A A T
19th-century Vismarkt.
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. Stadhuis
One of the oldest and finest town halls
Groeningemuseum in Belgium, this was built be tween
(see pp104–5) 1376 and 1420. Inside, the beautifully
restored Gothic hall is noted for its
1385 vaulted ceiling.
Arentshuis Museum
Gruuthusemuseum Key
(see pp102–3)
Suggested route

The Belfort
Built in the 13th century, the
Belfort or Belfry is a stunning
tower where the city’s
medieval charter of rights
were held.

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