Sights:
The historic city centre was added to the Unesco’s World Heritage List. The current city boundaries still coincide exactly with those of the medieval city centre, and the spaces and structures that were so typical of Bruges in the past have been preserved. This, however, does not mean that there is no room for modern architecture and modern work and living spaces. Take your time to walk through busy squares, refreshing parks and quiet, intimate cobbled streets, and do not forget to visit the modest almshouses as well as the imposing patrician’s homes!
Museums:
Basilica of the Holy Blood: H.-Bloedbasiliek: Double chapel. On ground level : St. Basil's Chapel (1139-1149) in roman style. The first floor chapel, converted into gothic style in the 15th century, contains a.o. the famous Relic of the Holy Blood (worship : every Friday). Church services on Sundays: 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. * Choco-Story: A great experience! You are immersed in the ancient Mexican world of the Mayas and the Aztecs for whom chocolate was the drink of the gods and cocoa beans a means of payment. * The chocoholic gets to find out all about the production of chocolate truffles, chocolates, hollow figures and bars of chocolate. * Lace centre: Housed in the tastefully restored almshouses founded by the Adornes family. Lace demonstrations are frequently given, whereas in the museum-shop all materials for lace-making can be purchased.
Mills and Town gates :
Ever since their completion in the 13th century and until the 19th century, Bruges’ outer ramparts were dotted with windmills. Nowadays, 4 windmills dominate the ‘Kruisvest’. The St Janshuismolen, which dates from 1770, is the only mill that has remained in its original position. Both windmills are still operational and are used to grind flour. Ezelpoort, Smedenpoort, Kruispoort, Gentpoort * (Blacksmiths’ Gate, Ghent Gate, Cross Gate, Donkey’s Gate) These old city gates were part of the medieval ramparts that were built around Bruges in the 13th- 14th centuries. These ramparts are now a green belt around the city centre inviting the visitor to take a stroll or go for a cycle ride. Casa Gratituda is situated only 100 m from the Blacksmith's Gate , with a nice view on the ramparts around Bruges.
Golf:
There are possibilities very near: in Damme, Knokke, or at the seaside.
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marks the location of the property in Flanders & Brussels
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