Save your changes before leaving this page.

The Smart Route

Create a Route

You can plan a new trip or share your past travels.

Sign in If you don't have an account you can create one below by entering your email address/username. Your account details will be confirmed via email.

The map will be displayed once your route has been saved.

1

Enter stops made for this day of travel.

1
1
Add a stop
1

Enter stops made for this day of travel.

1
1
Add a stop
Add a day
Just a few more steps and your route will be ready to share!
I certify that I have personally taken this route and that the opinions and statements are mine alone. I also confirm that I own the rights to the photo(s) and grant permission to The Smart Route to use them in the media.
Maximum file size: 5 MB.
Maximum file size: 5 MB.
Your route will be submitted for review and published to the site upon approval.
Your route will remain here in the Route Builder after being saved, allowing you to edit it while browsing the site.

The Smart Route

Find the smart route by viewing itineraries for all types of travel destinations

  • Browse Routes
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Australia/Oceania
    • Caribbean/Central America
    • Europe
    • Middle East
    • North America
    • South America
  • Log In / Register
Menu
  • Browse Routes
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Australia/Oceania
    • Caribbean/Central America
    • Europe
    • Middle East
    • North America
    • South America
  • Log In / Register

Bruges, Belgium

2 Days in Apr
Europe

Route DetailsMap

At Baldwin-Wallace College, I took part in a 6-week Seminar in Europe with 20 other college students and 2 professors, where we journaled our way through art, architecture, and culture. Bruges was our 6th stop on the trip. We arrived by train into Bruges from Amsterdam.

Day 1
  • Basilica of the Holy Blood, Burg, Bruges, Belgium
  • Church of Our Lady Bruges, Mariastraat, Bruges, Belgium
  • Minnewater, Bruges, Belgium
  • Ten Wijngaerde, Begijnhof, Bruges, Belgium

We arrived by train in Bruges and spent most of the day on a walking tour of the city. Of course, we visited a cafe and had Belgian waffles (with chocolate). Bruges is an old city, and small. We visited the historic city centre, and also the belfry, which towered over the city. As typical on this trip, we visited a few churches. The Basilica of the Holy Blood is very old and filled with beautiful murals and architecture. The Church of Our Lady is another old, beautiful church, with a statue by Michelangelo of the Madonna and Child.

Bruges is also full of beautiful canals, like Amsterdam, on a smaller scale. In many places you can see swans swimming alongside beautiful landscapes filled with tulips, such as Minnewater Lake. Near the lake is the Beguinage (Ten Wijngaerde), which is a tranquil monastery, absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and a great place to capture photos.

Day 2
  • Belfry of Bruges, Markt, Bruges, Belgium
  • Choco-Story, Wijnzakstraat, Bruges, Belgium

On our second day, we went up the Belfry to see the city from above. We ended about midday with visiting the Chocolate Museum, which was a bit hokey, but fun, and of course filled with delicious treats.

Year Traveled: 2004

Route Map

Basilica of the Holy Blood, Burg, Bruges, Belgium

Day: 1

Church of Our Lady Bruges, Mariastraat, Bruges, Belgium

Day: 1

Minnewater, Bruges, Belgium

Day: 1

Ten Wijngaerde, Begijnhof, Bruges, Belgium

Day: 1

Belfry of Bruges, Markt, Bruges, Belgium

Day: 2

Choco-Story, Wijnzakstraat, Bruges, Belgium

Day: 2

Click on a pin to view details for the stop. Each stop is color-coded by the the day it's visited during the route. Pins with a + indicate that the stop is visited on multiple days.

Photos

Share this Route

0
0
0
0
0
Melissa Route Traveler

    Contact This Traveler

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Subject

    Your Message

    Type this: captcha

    © 2017 The Smart Route LLC. All Rights Reserved
    • facebook
    • twitter
    • instagram
    • pinterest
    • Contact

    Insert/edit link

    Enter the destination URL

    Or link to existing content

      No search term specified. Showing recent items. Search or use up and down arrow keys to select an item.