Markt 1 - Brugge, Belgium
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This beautiful building (also called Historium) on the main square of the Bruges (markt) has a very nice steeple.
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Location: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Date Posted: 08/08/2023
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During my travels to Brugge, I took the time to walk into the city center. The main square is the heart of the historic Brugge. The square has many faboulus buildings including this one. It is not as high or impressive as the Belfry (east side of the square), but nevertheless, worthwhile your time and viewing. Also check out the Duvel beer cafe (see details below).
The building is a Belgian national monument. According to the monument register:
"Neo-Gothic corner building designed by architect Jules Coomans (Ieper) in 1908 and built in 1910-1914. Accompanying caretaker's office after a design by architect Edward Schelstraete (Bruges) from 1925 with integration of bluestone bell facade from 1732 from the Markt, see Philipstockstraat number 2."
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According to wiki:
"The Historium is a cultural-historical attraction on the Grote Markt in Bruges . On the basis of various experiences, you can see how Bruges bustled during the Golden Age at the time of Jan Van Eyck . It also includes a Duvel café with free access (the Duvelorium ), a virtual reality experience, a terrace with a panoramic view, a Gothic tower and a department of the city's tourist office."
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