The Markt Square in Bruges is the central heart of the city. Cobblestone streets are throughout the square and it's surrounded by stunning architecture. Here you will see the Belfry of Bruges. A prominent bell tower that you can climb for panoramic views of the city. In the square there are Beautiful historic buildings with plenty of restaurants and outdoor cafes. It's a lively and picturesque place to explore. read more

Markt - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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The entire historical city centre is a World Heritage City. Markt is the central square of Bruges. The Belfry (medieval bell tower) located here is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The colorful old Guild Houses are another point of interest. When we visited, the Christmas Market was being set up. It would've been a great experience if only we came a few days later. read more

Markt - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Bruges is an impressive old town. Quite big, but very walkable at least for the historic part. There are really countless historic buildings, squares, churches and cathedrals, canals. It's just a beautiful place to visit. One of the biggest squares is this one. And one not to be missed. The colorful buildings line up here and the Belfort Tower dominates the scene here. It's a massive construction. The Provincial Hoof is also located here and worth a look. It's a busy place. And there's quite some traffic, that's too bad. Just be careful when buses, horse carriages and taxis come and go. But it's an impressive sight. And since there are lots of restaurants and cafés, maybe it's a good spot to sit down, take a drink and watch the world go by. It's not a place to dine, there are better options around. But perfect for having drink with a view. read more

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When it's on its fantastic, but make sure you ask the locals when it's actually got vendors there. A rule of thumb is, not in the winter months read more

Gorgeous, grand, majestic, breathtaking, and a must see! This space is absolutely beautiful and I recommend you to take some time to just walk around and take in your surrounding. If you come here before 2 pm, you will see fruit stands that occupy majority of the square. It empties out pretty well after 2 pm or so. There is a clean bathroom (50 cent per entry) inside the watchtower square. To go up the watchtower, give yourself at least 30 minutes for the round trip. If there is a queue waiting outside, allow more time. You could also grab a window seat at a restaurant in the area, just don't hold high expectation for the food quality. Enjoy the view! read more

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No matter if you are a tourist or local, the Markt is the heartbeat of Trier. You can get your grocery shopping done, have a snack or just enjoy the views. Since Trier is the oldest city I try to image what it might have been like over the thousands of years this square has been used. Egal ob Tourist oder Einheimischer, der Markt ist der Herzschlag von Trier. Sie können Ihre Einkäufe erledigen, einen Snack einnehmen oder einfach die Aussicht genießen. Da Trier die älteste Stadt ist, versuche ich mir ein Bild davon zu machen, wie es in Tausenden von Jahren gewesen sein könnte. read more

A must see if you're a tourist in Brugge (Bruges), Belgium. It is the main square in the city and a good starting point. A 2-3 mile walk from the main Brugge train station as well, so not too far away (no need for a taxi or bus). Walk the cobble stone streets to Grote Markt and take in the sights and sounds of the square. The buildings and churches are old school (back to the medieval and Renaissance days). There are new shops, tons of restaurants, lots of people and is very lively. Take tons of tons, I don't recommend the horse-drawn carriage (VERY EXPENSIVE and mucho euros), and look for the river cruise around square. read more

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BEYOND, just beyond. I visited during Christmas time, and it was just so special. The gingerbread houses, the lights, and market. It was a magical experience, and will down as one of my favorite Christmases. Don't sleep on Belgium when visiting Europe, especially not Bruges. read more

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The 12th Century Belfry Tower is the highlight of the Square. Public Buses still stop right inside the Square and there is occasion traffic too, so just be careful when you are admiring the buildings and taking Selfies as you might get run over by cars.... There are touristy shops just like any other squares in the Europe. The frites food trucks might be the only few places you can grab a light snack when everywhere is closed after midnight.. read more

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Just a beautiful public place, lined with restaurants and gorgeous architecture, like the rest of the town. There are a couple larger, more imposing and formal buildings on two sides of the square and then smaller, typical Flemish style buildings, mostly housing restaurants. It's one of the key people-watching places and you'll surely see horses clopping by with tourists in tow and tons of people wandering around gawking at the architecture. Definitely have a meal on this square so you can enjoy it to the fullest. read more

Sound of horse hooves on cobble, a slight chatter of people, the cold nippy air on a lucky sunny day. Town sqaure's in Belgium are some of the best for people watching and checking out architecture, art or just to chill and enjoy the day. We took the train from Brussels to see Brugge and wandered over here from the station. It wasn't too long a walk, and Brugge itself isn't all that bad to walk about either. We didn't manage everything, but we explored quite a bit. One of the places you'll most likely end up in is the central Grote Markt marked by the great Belfort and even more lovely Belgian baroque architecture. While Brugge's square is magnifcent it certainly is more airy and light than Brussel's square, Grand Place, which can be somewhat of an instant transportation back in time, but Brugge doesn't hold punches either and between horse pulled carriages the general atmosphere of the square plus architecture, well, it's certainly a place I could never find back home. You could spend a good couple of hours hanging around the square as well as exploring the Belfort to get an incredible view of all of Brugge or Historium which tries to give you a tiny taste of medieval times. Horse drawn carriage rides are a bit expensive at 50 euros. Brugge seems to also have garnered the name 'Venice of the North' as buildings seemingly float on a large canal that snakes through the city. On good days, boat rides are also offered a bit like in Amsterdam. Prices on swag and merch literally drops off as you leave the center. So if you see a magnet for 5 euros at the center.. it'll be 2,00 - 2,50 a little ways out around near the canals. Something in case you're looking for deals. I also found that the shopkeepers back there will also throw you a bone to get your business. read more

You have to come to this area of Bruges if you want that picturesque view of Belgium. There are so many restaurants, shops, and activities surrounding this area and it is gorgeous in the day and night! read more

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I created this entry like a month ago and it sat idle until I could write this review. Interesting, someone found it and snagged the FTR from right under me! that's what I get for waiting so long. The central market of Brugge is this crazy display of architecture. Medieval times to the the modern span this hectare of land. The central statue if you come on the right day is surrounded by food vendors and the lot of locals/tourists alike clogging the streets. Cafes, towers, cathedrals, it's certainly an idealistic looking center. read more

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This is a beautiful refurbished market square from the Renaissance and earlier times, when Brugges was one of the great ports of Europe. Unfortunately silt filled up the harbor and the city became landlocked and subsequently died. But Brugges is back with a vengeance and the Great Market Place is proof of its vitality. Have a drink in a cafe. Eat some food from the stands. And then go on a boat tour of the canals. Its wonderful. And because Brugges had fallen on had times and was pretty much abandoned for centuries, the old buildings were never torn down or replaced. It is one of the perfect medieval cities in all of Europe... the Venice of the north. Don't miss it. read more

I love how the main square of Brugge just magically appears in front of you when walking down a side street. It's also somehow appears to be more gentle and open than that of the Brussels Grand Place - I think the belfry is responsible for that humanizing aspect, perhaps? Lots of tours that you can go on as a tourist are here - we saw segways, horse drawn carriages and also a mini open air bus - prices vary but if tired of walking around Brugge, hop on one of these modes of transport and give your weary feet a rest! BTW, the Saturday morning we came here the smell of horse dung was super pungent! read more

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OK, so this review is only for the Markt itself and I will praise that. The Markt and its architecture is beautiful and one could sit and study it for hours. The issue I have is with the cheesy tourist driven cafes that offer poor tourist-driven food and crowds. They even go as far as putting out English menus hawking their wares and advertising for tourists. As far as the Markt itself, it is one of the most beautiful squares in Europe with its centerpiece, The Belfort. Unfortunately it is ruined by The Historium and the poor horses who endlessly carry about tourists. Listen, I get it; Bruges derives much of its income from tourism but it has gotten out of hand, There are roaming hordes of teens and pre-teens on excursions from school, only to be complicated by day bus trips. On our last visit we at least had a bit of a respite from the day trips during the week. We were surprised at how busy the weekdays were as last trip there were times we felt as if we had the city to ourselves. Forget about the weekends where the crowds are getting to Venice-size proportions. I digress. We loved this city and wanted to return so badly, hang out in The Markt, experience the farmers market and the people of Bruges, but this visit was a disappointment as to how tourism is ruining it. Unrelated to The Markt, we did make our own fun, sought out lesser crowded areas, did a lot more window shopping and try for the experiences that would not necessarily attract crowds. I suggest you do too. Stay away from the Markt as much as possible. read more

A must if you're in Bruges. The day I went there was an open air food market, with things like pastries, fresh produce, waffles, rotisserie chicken, and so much chocolate. But of course, you can also marvel at the architecture, like the Belfry. Or people watch, as horse-drawn carriages gallop on by. read more

We were lucky to be here right in the middle of the local City marathon. Amazing weather, a cold beer and an orchestra just made the experience perfect Must visit for any belgium tourist. read more

Really cool square with a bunch of different architecture styles! All the political buildings are here, and a lot of people like to relax on the square. There's also a great waffle cart! Worth it to check this place out just for a look, it's right next to the main city center square. read more

Beautiful square in the center of Bruges is a great place to relax in spite of large tourist crowds. Grab an overpriced beer at one of the many cafés and enjoy the scenery. read more

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A lovely place to soak in the sunshine or the winter festival in the centre of Brugges. The square itself is flanked on all sides by beautiful buildings that truly make you feel like you've stepped back in time. Of course the food places around there are incredibly expensive but standing in the centre, soaking in the vibe and atmosphere and staring up at the buildings is quite special. In the winter you'll also find the Christmas markets here.... A word on those... We visited Bruges for the soul purpose of visiting Bruges Christmas Markets as I'd heard such great things. I got to Bruges with all the anticipation of a kid waiting for Santa and was seriously disappointed. The market took about five minutes to walk around, there were a few mulled wine/hot chocolate stalls and a few of the generic Christmas stuff that you'll find everywhere in the world at Christmas markets and a small ice rink. It was really disappointing. I did, however LOVE the Ghent market, so if you're contemplating the Christmas markets in Belgium, head straight to Ghent and avoid Bruges, you'll get better Christmas markets elsewhere! read more

Beautiful and scenic no wonder they've filmed here. So many interesting places and of course CHOCOLATE! If you're in Brugge make your way to the market and spend some time. The people are lovely, friendly and kind. This American Southerner via London visiting Brugge also recommends carrying a bit of cash to help out the small business owners, y'all. (some don't take credit cards) read more

A beautiful market sqaure with so much to do and explore. My advice is that you to take one of the free walking tours as they explain the history behind this this square - It is so worth it! read more

This is the main square with lovely stepped gable and guild houses with the great backdrops that you expect. The bus runs directly from the train station if you have luggage and most every view is amazing. Good cafes and outdoor restaurants to take in the streets scenes. We arrived on mobility weekend and it is annually closed to cars, really cool that we arrived before it happened and great to walk the entire area and not have to deal with cars. We stayed a little ways away at a AirBnB and it was lovely at night and during the day! read more