Uncover the international significance of 14th century Bruges, the economic powerhouse of Europe. Explore the city’s global connections and its pivotal role in trade during this era.
Uncover the international significance of 14th century Bruges, the economic powerhouse of Europe. Explore the city’s global connections and its pivotal role in trade during this era.
- 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…
- 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.
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- Exclusive private guide for a personalized experience
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- Exclusive private guide for a personalized experience
In the 14th century, Bruges was akin to the New York of its era. Its thriving economy established Bruges as one of Europe’s most significant trade cities.
Discussing Bruges necessitates mentioning its cosmopolitan nature.
This tour unveils the international aspects of the city that support this claim.
Join us on this tour to experience Bruges as it…
In the 14th century, Bruges was akin to the New York of its era. Its thriving economy established Bruges as one of Europe’s most significant trade cities.
Discussing Bruges necessitates mentioning its cosmopolitan nature.
This tour unveils the international aspects of the city that support this claim.
Join us on this tour to experience Bruges as it should be seen.
The service is provided by an officially licensed city guide.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
