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Featured Bruges Tourist Attractions
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The Procession of the Holy Blood
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According to legend, Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus, took some of Christ’s blood and preserved it while washing His body after the descent from the cross. In 1203, during the 4th crusade,...
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Boat Excusions from Bruges to Damme and Back
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Damme is only half an hour away from Bruges by the paddle steamer "Lamme Goedzak". You will discover a wonderful flat landscape. Once you arrive in Damme, you will find a charming small city with numerous delightful restaurants, surrounded by medieval buildings such as the Town hall, the windmill, the Church of Our Lady and the St. John's hospital. It is impossible to imagine a visit to the historic and picturesque cities of Bruges and Damme without a passage on the Lamme Goedzak Paddler. 170 places – Bar on Board - One way: 35 minutes.
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Chocolate Discoveries in Bruges
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A City, immersed in chocolate. Cocoa has appealed to the imagination for more than 2,500 years already. The Mayas and later the Aztecs used to make a nectar from cocoa beans which they spiced with peppers. During their conquests in Latin America the Spanish conquistadors came up with the idea to add cane sugar to this drink which made the Aztec ‘tchocolatl’ more palatable for the Europeans. Most Belgian historic chocolate brands only date back as far as the late 19th century. However, since that time it's impossible… Click here for more information.
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Madonna with Child - Michelangelo
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In 1501 Francesco Picollomini, the later Pope Pius III, gave Michelangelo the task to sculpture 15 statues in Carrara marble, meant for the altar of the Dom of Sienna and in memory of his predecessor Pope Pius II. As usual Michelangelo quarreled with his constituent after finishing only one of the statues and the task fell through. In 1504 the Bruges' merchant Jan Van Moeskroen bought the concerning statue 'Madonna with Child' in Florence. Click here for more information.
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Christmas and New Year in Bruges
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Christmas time in Bruges. On the Bruges market square an ice-rink will be built. Lots of little shops where you can buy anything from Christmas stuff to clothing as well as any type of food, snacks and drinks. Very tasty ghluwein (Herbal wine, specially made to drink warm) will be served-our favorite!
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