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Bruges Belgium :: 25 Photos to Inspire You to Visit

by Louise
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: 25 Photos to Inspire You to Visit

Thanks to the many canals and bridges (there are more than 80), Bruges Belgium is often referred to as “Venice of the North” and it is one of the most charming cities I’ve had the pleasure of visiting.

Bruges is located in the northwest corner of Belgium which is situated on the North Sea, below The Netherlands, west of Germany and Luxembourg and north of France. We drove from the south part of The Netherlands, through Brussels and stopped briefly in another quaint city, Ghent, to get to Bruges so it only took us about 3 hours and it was a really comfortable drive at that.

As are so many cities in Europe Bruges is filled with rich history, architecture, culture and charm to say nothing of the wonderful goodies available here and it just so happens that my father’s family originated out of Belgium so it was exciting to finally visit what I consider a piece of my family’s heritage. My first time visiting was in 2018 and I am certain it won’t be my last time.

Where in the World is Louise? at de Vijf Zuilen BnB
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: de Vijf Zuilen BnB
Where in the World is Louise? at the entrance gate
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: entrance gate
Where in the World is Louise? at the Vlaamse fries shop
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: Vlaamse fries shop
Where in the World is Louise? eating friet and kroket
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: friet and kroket
Where in the World is Louise? walking the narrow pathways between buildings
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: narrow pathway between buildings
Where in the World is Louise? enjoying lunch in an outdoor canal-side restaurant
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: outdoor canal-side restaurants
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: salmon baguette
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: salmon baguette
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: fountain
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: fountain
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: ornate door
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: ornate door
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: crow stepped gable roofs
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: crow stepped gable roofs
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: Church of Our Lady entrance
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: Church of Our Lady entrance
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: Church of Our Lady tower
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: Church of Our Lady tower
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: chocolatier
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: chocolatier
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: windmill
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: windmill
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: door
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: door
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: chocolate shop
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: chocolate shop
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: The Beer Wall
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: The Beer Wall
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: canal
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: around town
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: around town
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: on the water
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges :: on the water
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: Belgian Waffle
Where in the World is Louise? Bruges Belgium :: Belgian Waffle

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This was a wonderful vacation through a country from which my heritage comes and it was really important to me to visit perhaps learn more about my family background. Considering the fact that Belgium is similar to The Netherlands where I was actually born it wasn’t a stretch to make the connection. But I definitely feel that my visit did help me to understand more about my family’s history. I’m very thankful for this trip and the family members who made the trip with me.

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2 comments

Rita Fishel June 14, 2019 - 5:33 AM

I completely enjoyed those wonderful photos!! For a few minutes I forgot I was in southern Ohio!! Keep Writing!!

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Louise June 21, 2019 - 11:39 AM

I’m so glad you enjoyed them! I love Bruges and I think you would too if you visited…

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