De Burg — Attraction in Bruges

브뤼허 종탑의 왼쪽 편에 위치한 광장 입니다. 광장에서 중요한 건물은 시청사로 이 시청사도 브뤼허의 중요한 건물 입니다.

The Burg was originally surrounded by walls and had entrance gates. It is one of the oldest parts of the city centre. The fortress was located at the meeting-point of the Oudenburg-Aardenburg Roman road (the Zandstraat) and the Reie canal.The fortress was around one hectare in size. Count Arnulf I of Flanders (889-965) extended the Bruges fortress to create a powerful, imperial administrative centre of one and a half hectares. Steen Castle, which was one of the residences of the Counts of Flanders, was located on the western side of the square from the 11th century until the end of the 13th century. The castle church—which was dedicated to Our Lady and Saint Donatian—was built to the north, within the fortifications, and a chapter of canons was later established. This gave the fortress a dual purpose: the southern part served a civil purpose and the northern part was religious. When Bruges became a diocese in 1559, Saint Donatian’s Church became a cathedral.

The demolition of the cathedral doubled the size of the square to around 1.1 hectares, making it even larger than the Markt. However, it remains divided into two distinct adjoining...

De Burg is one of the oldest and most historically significant squares in Bruges, located just a short walk from the famous Market Square. Once the site of a fortified castle dating back to the 9th century, it became the political and administrative heart of the city. Today, De Burg is surrounded by a remarkable collection of architectural styles, reflecting Bruges’ long and rich history. Highlights include the City Hall (Stadhuis), a stunning Gothic building from the 14th century, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, which houses a relic believed to contain the blood of Christ, and the Old Civil Registry, a fine example of Renaissance architecture. The square’s peaceful ambiance, intricate facades, and historic significance make it a must-see for anyone visiting Bruges. De Burg offers a perfect blend of art, religion, and politics, representing the cultural and civic pride of this...

We have visited Bruges several times in recent years and have very much enjoyed time spent on Burg Square during each of those visits.

Top-notch architecture is on display at Stadhuis and the small Basilica of the Holy Blood and fine interior visit to Brugse Vrije makes for very good sightseeing at Burg Square. What we also very much like about this area is the daily market which fills the square during the early and midday hours.

Lots of attractive stalls selling all manner of food for immediate consumption as well as items you can take back to your hotel (fruit, cheese and meats) and even pack to take home (nougat). We like seeing the flowers and plants on display during the daily market as well.

Burg Square is a highlight area of Bruges and important place to pass by during visits...