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Bruges, Belgium Attractions
Bruges, Belgium is a charming canal city of landmark history, which has been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Often called "The Venice of the North," Bruges offers a magnificent old world atmosphere that is home to masterpieces of Flemish art and architecture such as the Groeningemuseum and Church of Our Lady, as well as excting things to do like visiting the De Halve Maan brewery, where you can get a delicious taste of authentic Belgian culture.
With towering spires that reach more than 120 metres, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Church of Our Lady) is one of the dominating sights in the skyline of Bruges, Belgium. Built over two centuries, the landmark Bruges church can be seen for miles and is home to a noted Michelangelo sculpture of the Madonna and Child, which was the only work by Michelangelo to leave the country of Italy during his lifetime. To learn more, visit www.sintsalvator.be 
The Groeningemuseum offers one of the finest collections of Flemish paintings in the world. Noted works in the collection of the Bruges museum include paintings by Hieronymus Bosch, Rogier van der Weyden, Pieter Bruegel the Elder and the Younger, and Jan van Eyck. The Groeninge Museum is also home to works from the Surrealist movement and into the 21st-century. To learn more, visit www.brugge.be/internet/en/musea/Groeningemuseum-Arentshuis/Groeningemuseum/index.htm
The Gruuthuse Museum was once the home of Flemish aristocrat Lodewijk Van Gruuthuse, whose name it still bears. Today, the grand Gothic mansion houses thousands of art pieces and antiquities, including a diverse array of fine arts and decorative arts that range from weapons to furniture. To learn more, visit www.brugge.be/internet/en/musea/bruggemuseum/Gruuthuse/index.htm
The Brugge railway station is the primary train station in the city and one of Belgium's most trafficked stations. The station provides service to Brussels and major cities in Belgium as well as regional locations such as Paris. The station is owned by the Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen or National Railway Company of Belgium. To learn more, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brugge_railway_station
The Brouwerij (or brewery) De Halve Maan boasts a rich history, which dates to as early as 1546. Today, the famed Belgian brewery is still thriving and is known for producing the Straffe Hendrik beer. Sample the clean, light blond ale at the brasserie located at the brewery while visiting. To learn more about one of Bruge's most popular attractions, visit www.halvemaan.be
Martin's Relais
Fax: + 32 50 338 891
Email: Martin's Relais
Genthof 4 a
8000, Bruges, Belgium
Phone: + 32 50 341 810 8000, Bruges, Belgium
Fax: + 32 50 338 891
Email: Martin's Relais
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