Bucolic weekend in Bruges

Belgium Special feature

Situated in Flanders, just 8 miles from the North Sea, romantic Bruges offers one of the most beautiful architectural ensembles in Europe. The canals, the superbly restored façades and the varying scenery make this the perfect spring weekend retreat. It's not only an extremely animated little town, but also a true open air museum, packed with churches and other fascinating buildings. Aside from the roads and canals, what pleases the eye are the numerous details, contrasts of line and shape, strange and stunning images which tease the imagination?

Contents

• 1

  Bruges the romantic

  
• 2

  The Belfry and the Market Square

  
• 3

  Bruges beers

  
• 4

  The Beguine convent

  
• 5

  The canals

  
• 6

  Minnewater

  
• 7

  Glorious gables

  
• 8

  Chocolate

  
• 9

  The Church of Our Lady

  
• 10

  Lace