Burg Square
6 expert reviews
“This square is in the heart of Bruges.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
" These days the Burg contains the city's most appealing cluster of buildings, plus the contemporary Toyo Ito pavilion, a geometric bunker that sits in a pool of stagnant water opposite the city hall." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"At the foot of the impressive brick tower (14C) of the church, the small triangular square, the rustic houses and the water pump make a charming tableau." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This square is in the heart of Bruges. Four major monuments surround it - the basilica of the Holy Blood, the Gothic Town Hall, the Renaissance Clerk's Office and the former Law Courts. " Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Just east of the Markt, the less theatrical but still enchanting Burg has been Bruges' administrative centre for centuries." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the center of Bruges, Burg Square houses some of the most monumental and magnificent landmark buildings in the city, including the 14th-century City Hall and the Basilica of the Holy Blood"
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