Bruges- The finest tourist attractions in Belgium

21.03.2012

One of the finest tourist attractions in Belgium is a tour to Bruges. A visit to Bruges takes the visitor back in time to medieval times. The market Square offers some breathtaking moments. The visitor can find the statues of some of the war heroes of fourteenth century. Most of the houses were kept intact without any modifications from their medieval architectural splendor. They have high roofs almost playing with the clouds. The provincial court building offers the journey of Bruges Architectural journey from old times to current trends. What the visitor should not miss is taking sideway steps to some of the oldest buildings. The locals are kind and friendly people take pride in offering a peep into their ancestral homes. Each step the visitor takes reverberates and tells tales of its grand past. Another marvel to unravel in Bruges is visiting few grain mills. Our present mind could never perceive how our great grandparents used to produce edible grain without the sophistication of current day technology. There are some seventeenth and eighteenth century mills still functioning in Bruges. Especially for children this is a rare insight to understand growth and advancement of technology.

Bruges has some of the finest chocolate making homes. A visit would certainly make the visitor understand the cultural history of making chocolates and savor them better. The country side of Bruges offers enchanting scenic beauty. A two day visit to Bruges makes the visitor understand and appreciate some of the very old and time tested civilization and culture. Travelers to Belgium can take the option of travelling by car ferry. Ferry is the most suitable mode of transport for the prospective travelers as it saves time and cost of travel. One can consider channel ferries for safe and enjoyable journey.

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