Experts' Choice Award Burg Square
What the experts agree on
Bruges' administrative heart showcases four magnificent medieval and Renaissance monuments—the Holy Blood Basilica, Gothic Town Hall, and historic civic buildings—creating an enchanting architectural ensemble that's less crowded than nearby Markt.
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 PlanetTop 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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