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Town Hall (Stadhuis)

Burg 11, Bruges, Belgium
050/44-87-11
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As featured in 3 days in Bruges
Ranked #6 of 42 attractions in Bruges
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: The Bruges Town Hall was built in 1376—and amazingly, the city has been governed from this building for more than 700 years. Go inside to see the Town... more » Owner description: The Bruges Town Hall was built in 1376—and amazingly, the city has been governed from this building for more than 700 years. Go inside to see the Town Hall’s 19th century Gothic Chamber and the painted figures that shed light on the city’s incredible past. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Very nice, albeight far from authentic. Decorations and paintings are clearly neo-gothic and kept in too good a shape to be from the actual middle ages, but it is still impressive and worthy a visit.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

There is a small museum in the building which is okay to tour if it is raining out. The building itself is of archetectural interest

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The Town Hall is in the second square, The Burg, in Bruges. It was built in the Gothic style in the 14th Century. It has long windows, statues and octagonal turrets. It is one of the oldest Town Halls in the Low Countries. A magnificent staircase goes from the entrance hall to the first floor to see the large and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This is the city hall and was originally built in the 14th century, but remodelled in the 19th – so as my wife pointed out – “it’s only Victorian”. Nevertheless, it’s still photogenic in the extreme, particularly the hall on the upper floor.

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Oostkamp, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This is the place where people from Bruges get married in the most wonderful wedding hall. Therefor it is a very special place but most tourists only get to see the outside ...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The Town Hall is well worth a visit. An excellent audio handset guided tour (in English) included in the ticket price. Impressive main hall.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

It is worth going into the Stadhuis, even though there's only three public spaces to go into. The audio guide is included in the (inexpensive for Brugge) entry fee. This also includes the odd place next door, which for its one amazing room, is also worth a look-see.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

The tour was guided by audio and included several portraits downstairs followed by 3 installments upstairs. The hall upstairs is beautiful and worth a lingering visit. Each installment is worth listening to in full. Take a seat for the first and second. The third is best heard walking from mural to mural. It brings to life Bruge's history and the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Very nice building and nice main room and staircase - but tht is just it. Not quite sure how people can ask four euros entrance for that - which I actually consider a rip off !

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

One of the most sees when visiting Bruges - especially at night. It sits on Burg square and is next the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

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