History, Magic and Chocolate tour of Bruges

History, Magic and Chocolate tour of Bruges

Apart from being one of the most beautiful cities in the World, Bruges is also one of the most mysterious. It's colourful past, from celtic Druids, through Romans, Vikings, Knights Templars and Burgundians, will fascinate even the most discerning history lover. We will take our time and delight in stories about the past of this medieval gem of a city and even have a taste of delicious chocolates. Remember to bring your camera!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilica of the Holy Blood, Burg 13, Bruges 8000 Belgium

We'll talk about the importance of relics in the Middle Ages and see the chapel which inspired the original Holy Grail legend.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: The Jerusalem Chapel & Adornes Domain, Peperstraat 1-3, Bruges 8000 Belgium

We'll talk about crusades, their connections with Bruges as well as.. Scotland.

Pass By: Gruuthusemuseum, Dijver 17, Bruges 8000 Belgium

Beer and mysticism is a potent mixture. We'll talk about both, as well the connection of Bruges with ancient Greek mythology.

Pass By: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, Mariastraat, Bruges 8000 Belgium

It took 200 years to build this incredible church, which also houses beautiful and mysterious statue of Madonna and a Child by Michelangelo Buonarotti.

Pass By: Minnewater Lake, Bruges 8000 Belgium

We'll talk about Celtic roots of this area, pagan Druids and their rituals, as well as the golden age of trade in Bruges.

Pass By: Huis Ter Beurze, Vlamingstraat 35, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

In a forgotten corner of Bruges there is a house which historians call "the cradle of capitalism".. We'll talk about the medieval equivalent of Wall Street.

Pass By: The Markt, Markt, Bruges 8000 Belgium

We'll talk about Romans, wars with the French and a big scandal in 15th century Europe..