BRUGES 111. The Markt
Old, step-gabled houses flank this
13th-century market square, which is
located at the heart of Bruges. Markets
are still held here every Wednesday.
Blinde Ezelstraat
This narrow alley
leads from the Burg to
the 18th-century fish
market or vismarkt.Oude Griffie, or Old
Recorder’s HouseSTAR SIGHTS. The Markt
. Stadhuis
The Belfort
Built in the 13th
century, the Belfort
or belfry is a stun-
ning octagonal tower
where the city’s
medieval charter of
rights was held.
Heilig Bloed
Basiliek. Stadhuis
One of the oldest and finest town
halls in Belgium, this was built
between 1376 and 1420. Inside,
the restored Gothic hall is noted
for its 1385 vaulted ceiling.
Groeninge Museum
(see pp114–15)Gruuthuse Museum
(see p112)Arentshuis
(see p112)BURGWOLLESTRAATROZENHOEDKAAIDIJVERKEY
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