Square · UNESCO
Burg Square
Bruges, Belgium
A square with the Gothic town hall and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
Tower · Belgium · Flanders
Markt Square and Belfry
Bruges' market square, with its tall medieval belfry and colourful guild houses.
UNESCO World Heritage about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Markt Square and Belfry matters
The Markt is the main square of Bruges, and the Belfry rises over it. Climb the tower for a view across the red-tiled roofs, and listen to its carillon. The square is lined with stepped-gable houses and cafes. It gets busy in the day, so try mornings or evenings.
Talking points
- The belfry carillon chimes over the square.
- Climbing it takes several hundred steps.
- Stepped-gable houses frame the square.
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Good to know: Visit the belfry early to avoid queues.
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Historic site · UNESCO
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.