Private Metropolitan Bruges: The Economic Powerhouse of 14th Century Europe
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Brugge
In its prime, Bruges was akin to the present-day New York. The city’s thriving economy propelled it to become a major trading hub in North-West Europe during the 14th century. Engage with its international narrative, its economic powerhouses, and societal stalwarts to comprehend the reasons behind Bruges’ global supremacy.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Markt - The Market Square: commercial metropolitan heart of Bruges. The Water halls, cloth halls and guild houses.
- Steenstraat Quarter - The guild houses of the four major guilds in Bruges: The leather makers, the maconneries, the carpenters and bakers guild.
- Vlamingstraat - The Italian Quarter: Lodges of Genuese, Venitians and Florentines. Inn Ter Beurze, the heart of finance.
- Sint-Jakobskerk - Discover the story in the church of the elite and it’s proper art.
- Naaldenstraat - Hof Bladelin. Residence of Thomaso Portinari and Pieter Blandelin. The banker of the Medici and tressholder of the Counts of Burgundy.
- Spanjaardstraat - See the Spanish quarter: docking place of the Spanish and the Spanish embassies.
- Jan Van Eyckplein - Meet Jan Van Eyck: the most important painter of it’s time and diplomat for the Count of Burgundy. See The Poorters lodge, the toll House and the house of the pijnders.
- The Adornes Estate - See the family church of the Adornes family. A rich trader family from Genua. Hear it’s prosperous story.
- Burg Square - See the political heart of Bruges with all it’s historic buildings. The Justice courts, city Hall and Basilica of the Holy Blood.
- Huidenvettersplein - Hear about the craftsmanship of the leather makers and their guild.
- Gruuthusemuseum - See the magnificent City Palace of the the family of Gruuthuse. The most influant family of Bruges.
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk - Hear the story of the proud of Bruges and its strategical position int the city. The Church with the most important history and art in the city.
What's Included
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- Exclusive private guide for a personalized experience
Location
Medi-Market
Markt
Market 5. In front of old Post office
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Brunodevinck
Jan 4, 2024
Exciting historical tour - travel back into Bruges golden century - Xavier brought me back in Bruges golden 15th century. The tour included the main historical and cultural places, the buildings expressing the international character (esp Spain and Italy) as well as some hidden cultural gems with presence of Flemish Primitives and Renaissance art works.
I was amazed of the several important figures who visited and/or stayed in Bruges like Napoleon, Philippe Le Bon (the architect of the Low Countries and still existing order Golden Fleece ) , Jan v Eyck and Memling ( Flemish Primitives),..
Although I went to school in Bruges , I realized I hardly knew anything. this tour was a eye opener how beautiful and important this city is and was in the time
The tour was very much interactive, with an enjoying pace , finishing it with a drink of a local Bruges beer on one of the best viewing spots 😊
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