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The Voormalige Hanze kwartier Windmills in Bruges

December 4, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The way to find the Voormalige Hanze Kwartier Windmills in Bruges was a quiet walk from the city centre. I passed through old cobble stoned pathways, passing through the old medieval quarter of Bruges. Surprisingly, the streets were away from the tourists who won’t explore further beyond ancient sites. Following my

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The Finest Flemish Paintings Are Here at Groeninge Museum

December 2, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

At Groeninge Museum in Bruges, I’ve seen my very first Flemish paintings. That, if my memory serves me right. And these are not just your regular paintings. They’re the works of master Flemish painters, like Jan Provoost, Jan Van Eyck and Hieronymus Bosch. The museum also have some works from the

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I Climbed the Belfry and This is the View of Bruges Skyline from the Top

November 29, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I climbed the Belfry and this is the view of Bruges skyline from the top. Yes, you have to climb. This is an old wooden tower, thus, no escalator inside. In ancient times, the Belfry of Bruges was the official home of the people who did important financial roles in

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I Saw the Blood of Christ at the Basilica of the Holy Blood

November 28, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

You read the title right: I saw the blood of Christ at the Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges, Belgium. You might not believe me because I don’t have photos to show you of the “actual” blood of Jesus Christ – but people, especially Christians, around the world go

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Travel Itinerary: I Spent a Day in Bruges and I did My Own Walking Tour

November 25, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

From Brussels, I hopped on a train to Bruges for a day and did my own walking tour. I arrived at the city’s train station around 10 in the morning and wasted no time. As soon as I exited, I went right away to the Tourist Information Office. I asked