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The Princely Beguinage Ten WijngaardevsHistorium Brugge

Both are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Beguinage ranks marginally higher than Historium Brugge. Beguinage is ranked #13 in Bruges with positive reviews from 2 publications like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide.

The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
8/10
Wijngaardstraat, Bruges, Belgium
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Despite the hoards of summer tourists, the begijnhof remains a remarkably tranquil haven. In spring, a carpet of daffodils adds to the quaintness of the scene." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A peaceful haven not far from a canal and reached via a lovely classical door, the "Beguine convent of the vine" was founded in 1245 by Marguerite of Constantinople, countess of Flanders." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"Step into the 1200s with a visit to this former home of holy laywomen, or beguines, who chose a celibate life and who formed their own enclosed communities called beguinages." Full review
Historium Brugge
7/10
Markt 1, Bruges 8000, Belgium
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Historium occupies a neo-Gothic building on the northern side of the Markt." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
13.0
"Experience what it was like to live in 15th-century Bruges with a visit to Historium, which uses sets, video clips, music and special effects to transport visitors back in time" Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Similar to the tablet-dominated Beer Museum around the corner, Historium Brugge uses technology (film and virtual reality) to depict the story of the city's golden age. Housed on the site..." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Explains all the twists and turns of the city’s turbulent history in an approachable and entertaining manner. It’s a romp through 15th-century Bruges with a series of interactive experiences" Full review

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