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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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The beguinage (Begijnhof)
The beguinage in Bruges dates back to the 13th century, to 1245 to be specific, and it counts as one of the best preserved.
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Almshouses (Godshuizen)
Bruges has a total of 46 almshouses in the city centre. These houses, small and white, with the name of the founder painted on the facade, where build out of social consideration from the 14th century on.
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