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The old guild houses
Guild houses were commissioned by the various guilds. They were the administrative seat of the organisation and the place where they held their meetings.
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The Burghers' Lodge (Poortersloge)
The Poortersloge was built at the end of the 14th and beginning of the 15th century in the commercial heart of Bruges. This side of Bruges was the area where the international trade took place, ships were loaded and unloaded.
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Palace of the Liberty of Bruges
The palace of the Liberty of Bruges is a gold trimmed building on the burg square and dates from 1722 to 1727, when it replaced a 16th-century building as the seat of the Liberty of Bruges.
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Saint John's hospital
At the time of its foundation its function was not limited to the health function but it also was a place where travellers could find shelter or the needy (in the broad sense of the word) could find help.
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The inner canals and old bridges
Bruges is often called the" Venice of the North". The city originated on the banks of the river Reie.
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Quay of the Rosary (Rozenhoedkaai)
It looks like a postcard. It is very close to Tanners square and the Fish Market, not even two minutes away. In addition, the main square Grote Markt is five minutes away.
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Lake of Love (Minnewater) and Lovers Bridge
On your way from the train station or the coach parking to the city center you cannot escape the Minnewater Park. It's a beautiful entrance to Brugge. The Lake Of Love is the heart of the park.
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