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Things To Do in Bruges

The Markt (Market Square)

City Center, Bruges, Belgium 8000
Description: Formerly home to a large market, Grote Markt still functions as the old city's central hub. The Markt is popular for its peoplewatching and occasional flower market, while locals and tourists alike flock to the cafes and...Read More
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    thing to do in Bruges
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The Markt (Market Square) Reviews

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Markt Statue

  • 3 out of 5 stars by wanderer 2005 from Phoenix, Arizona
  • August 18, 2005
Markt Statue
Quote: The huge statue in the center of Grote Markt is that of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck, who were the two leaders of the "Battle of the Golden Spurs" in 1302. The battle defended the Flemish movement that fought for recognition of the Dutch... Read the full The Markt (Market Square) review

From journal Medieval Brugge

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The Markt

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Kathryn from Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • May 3, 2004
The Markt
Quote: The old marketplace is the very centre of the city. I found myself passing through it several times a day, getting from one place to another. It’s a lovely open space – and it was absolutely teeming during the Easter weekend Towering over the... Read the full The Markt (Market Square) review

From journal Easter in Bruges

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The Grote Markt - the great market square

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Drever from Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • November 8, 2003
The Grote Markt - the great market square
Quote: The Belfort-Hallen (Bell Tower and Covered Market) dominates the Grote Markt (Market Square). Although not the tower of Pisa, the 83-metre Belfry leans one metre- -disconcerting for those climbing on aching legs its 366 steps. The breathtaking view... Read the full The Markt (Market Square) review

From journal Bruges - a reawakened medieval city

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Scenic Squares in Bruges

  • 4 out of 5 stars by michaelhudson from Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
  • September 12, 2002
Scenic Squares in Bruges
Quote: THE MARKT As I saw Bruges’ beautiful heart again, my initial disappointment at the sight of further building work in the square itself dissipated the moment I saw the leaning Bell Tower. I had quite forgotten about the 1-metre lean at the top, but... Read the full The Markt (Market Square) review

From journal Magical Bruges

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The MARKT and the BURG

  • 4 out of 5 stars by gwelkins from Manhattan, New York
  • January 11, 2002
The MARKT and the BURG
Quote: Markt is the biggest square in Bruges, formerly home to a large Market. The statue in the center is of the heroes of the 1302 uprising against the French: Jan Breydel and Pieter de Cominc. The Cloth Hall and its Belfry were built in the 1200's, the... Read the full The Markt (Market Square) review

From journal BRUGES -- Cultural Capitol of Europe 2002

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Relax in Grote Markt

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kimca from Victoria, British Columbia
  • February 20, 2001
Quote: The location of the central market in European towns shows how it used to be the heart of the city. Now it's alive with people browsing the shops, sitting on the stairs in the sun or having tea in a coffee shop. The Grote Markt is the center... Read the full The Markt (Market Square) review

From journal Breathtaking Bruges

Main Square

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Kathy from Northern Va Suburbs of DC, Virginia
  • January 15, 2001
Main Square
Quote: The main square here is really one of the nicest I have seen. It is more spectacular than Brussels, and at night it is beautiful. There are lots and lots of shops in Brugge. The first day we were there it was raining so we shopped at lot.

From journal Rainy day in Brugge