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The Gulentser Museum

Located in the house of Louis de Gruuthuse, the medieval Gruuthuse is the Gruuthusemuseum. Carrying the history of the locality, the museum is a must-visit for its ancient artefacts, paintings, manuscripts, and sculptures. The vast collection ranges from the 15th century to the 19th century. You would get a peek into the fascinating thematic display of relics from the Middle Ages, and the Gothic stained glass is sure to engross you. An audio guide in several languages, including English, French & Dutch is available to enlighten you on the nook and corner of the museum. With over 600 items on multiple floors, you’re sure to have an enthralling experience. Read More

Jeruzalemkapel is a neo-gothic Chapel, located in Gouda on Jerusalem Street. Located near the Jewish cemetery, it is the best-preserved Chapel in the Netherlands. The Chapel is used for classical concerts and lectures on the heritage of the art. Jeruzalemkapel has been a private Chapel of the Adornes, an Italian merchant family for over 600 years now. The structure and architecture are an exceptional exhibit of the devotion of the Adornes Family to Jerusalem. The stained glass, Holy Cross relic, and tomb stand out as unique sculpts of the Chapel. The descriptions have English explanations, making it easy for tourists to understand the history better. Suit yourselves for a minimalistic tea room and enjoy beverages and cakes of your choice. Read More

A picturesque landscape that looks like it came straight out of a movie is located at the heart of the city. This botanical park lies close to the Fish Market and Burg Square. From towering trees to the pond with its fountain, the Queen Astrid Park makes for one of the most romantic strolls. The park is filled with rows of dazzling tulips. This is the best spot one could get lost in, away from the crowd. The park has a playground where kids can play and enjoy a little break after sightseeing. All-in-all, this park makes for a perfect respite for all age groups. Read More

The Liberty of Bruges, popularly known as Brugse Vrije, is located in Burg Square and is the former judicial court of Bruges. The ticket to Brugse Vrije is joint with the Town Hall next door. This golden trimmed building holds city archives and history of the city that dates back to the 12th century. The stone façade of the courthouse has intricate detailing and leads to a renaissance hall that was once the Aldermen’s Chamber where justice was served. A centre mantelpiece, striking ceiling and illustrious paintings don’t fail to draw attention. What adds more to the beauty is the Charles V chimneypiece of the Flemish Renaissance. The visit gets more informative and interesting with an audio guide available on their website. Read More

A miniature park, better known as the open-air museum is located next to Atomium in Bruparck. Along with these meticulously designed miniature monuments, there are miniature plants, native trees, bonsais, and much more greenery. Mini-Europe is one of Europe's most popular tourist attractions, attracting over 350,000 people each year. With over 80 cities and 350 buildings represented, you gain detailed insights and virtual visits to the European Union and multiple other continents across Europe. The structures on display are recreated either for the quality of the architecture or European symbolism. All of the monument visits are described in-depth with a handy guide. Conclude your Mini-Europe tour with a Spirit of Europe exhibition, which provides an interactive overview of the European Union of Multimedia games. Read More

Minnewater park is the perfect place to take a breather and enjoy the scenic beauty. This park is popularly known as the Lake of Love. Located towards the southern end of Bruges, it is joined by a canal system in Bruges. As you enter Bruges and walk from the train station, you will enter a picturesque landscape. A story runs around the history of the Lake of Love. A young Minna was in love with a neighbouring warrior, Stromberg. Disapproved by her father, Minna escaped into a forest and died in Stromberg’s arms when he finally found her. Hence, the lake was named after Minna and gained the name, “The Lake of Love”. Read More

The Mont des Arts or Kunstberg (meaning Mount of the Arts) is an urban complex and historic attraction in central Brussels. Nestled amid the Place Royale and the Grand Place, the Mont des Arts links the downtown with uptown Brussels. It is a small downtown area that embraces notable architecture, including the Royal Library of Belgium, the Square – Brussels Meeting Centre, the National Archives of Belgium, and a landscaped public garden. After strolling through the Mont des Arts garden, you need to head towards the fountain by climbing up the stairs. There you will get to see one of the most iconic & awe-inspiring views of Brussels, especially if visited during sunset. The famous tower of Brussels' Town Hall on the Grote Markt is clearly visible from the elevated point. Moreover, on a clear day, visitors can even spot the basilica of Koekelberg and the Atomium. Read More

The Folklore Museum in Balstraat is a replication of workers’ houses in Bruges during the 19th and 20th centuries. The refurbed rooms house a pharmacy, an old classroom, a tailor’s workshop, a confectionery, and a grocery shop. Temporary exhibitions are displayed on the first floor. Along with this, you can also enjoy the beauty of the lace collection. Every room on the Ground floor has a trove of antiques like tobacco products, olden games, chocolate moulds, etc. The Folklore Museum also features fun activities every first and third Thursday of the month. The confectioner stocks the rooms of the museum with pleasing aromas. Kids can enjoy leisure time in the museum’s huge garden, relaxing and playing popular games. If you are planning to visit the Folklore Museum during December, you can enjoy the Mid-winter event with your family and have a great time exploring the traditional festivities. Read More

The Torture Museum in Bruges, popularly referred to as the ‘Old Stone’ is one of the oldest prisons in Europe. Now reinstated as a museum, the Torture Museum offers and displays spine-chilling facts about the judicial system that was prevalent ages ago. For all those fascinated to know the history of how people were treated back then, this museum showcases the punishments that were followed for all kinds of crime. The museum houses objects that were used as tools and wax figurines to depict how humans were punished. Gruesome like it was, this museum makes us realise how we’ve grown as humans on a humanitarian level and provides an eye-opening experience in a span of 45 minutes to 1 hour. Read More

Museum - Gallery XPO Salvador Dalí

Located in the Cloths Hall, the Salvador Dali Museum takes you through Dali’s life journey with some of his most exceptional work, including the indomitable graphic artwork and captivating statues. You can view his work and the collection of his life as presented on a décor on mirrors. If you’re into Dali’s work, this would turn out to be a delightful exploration as you would get to view his work like Alice in Wonderland and other masterpieces that you may not have come across before. You would also get to witness authentic pieces as you may have come across in the Raisonnes Catalogue. Read More