Attractions in Bruges
Martin's Relais is located 90 kilometers from the Brussels Airport, 80 kilometers north of Lille Airport and 130 kilometers NW of Charleroi Airport. It is situated in the middle of Bruges’ old medieval town, in the heart of the city, just minutes away from the popular Bruges town square, providing easy access to shopping and all the major sites. Martin's Relais Oud Huis Amsterdam overlooks one of Bruges famous canals. It is 65 kilometers from the French border, 80 kilometers NE of the Calais Euro Tunnel, 35 kilometers NW of the Ghent city center and 80 kilometers north of Lille city center.
Luxe Top 10 Bruges Activities
Beguinage
Brugges famous medieval convent.
Lake of Love
Beautiful promenade along a lake in the city.
Church of Our Lady
The Onthaalkerk O.L.V., with its 122 meter brick steeple, dominates the skyline of the city. It is quite literally the ‘high spot’ of the stonemason’s art in medieval Bruges. The church also plays host to a rich collection of art treasures, of which the crowning glory is definitely the beautiful ‘Madonna and Child” by Michelangelo. The choir aisle is also a treasure trove of exceptional pieces: Paintings and exquisite woodcarvings, the 16th century ceremonial tombs of Maria of Burgundy and Charles the Bold as well as other painted tombs from the 13th and 14th centuries.
Belfry
Highest medieval tower with views of the city and surroundings.
Fish Market
Famous markets right in the middle of the city.
Bruges Canals
What the city is famous for…
Groeninge Museum
This museum offers a rich and fascinating array of (primarily) Belgian artworks. Highlights include the world famous collection of works by the Flemish Primitives, paintings by various Renaissance and Baroque masters, several interesting pieces from the Neo-classical and Realistic periods of the 18th and 19th centuries, milestones from the Symbolist and Modernist movements, masterpieces by the Flemish Expressionists and a varied selection of post-1945 modern art. Artists such as Bram Bogart, Hieronymus Bosch, Jean Brusselmans, Petrus Christus, Emile Claus, Gerard David, Paul Delvaux, Gustave De Smet, James Ensor, Fernand Khnopff, René Magritte, Hans Memling, Constant Permeke, Pieter Pourbus, Roger Raveel, Hugo van der Goes, Rogier van der Weyden, Gustave van de Woestyne, Jan van Eyck, Rik Wouters and many others are all exhibited in regularly changing displays.
Concert Hall
The only modern buliding in town, it serves as the Opera House, concert hall and theater.
Chocolate Musem
Indulge.
Lace Museum
History of famous lace-making in Belgium.