Bruges and Brussels
Aug 7th, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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Bruges and Brussels
going to Brussels and Bruges for six nights [three in each city] the first week of October. Looking for some day trip ideas from each city stay. Thinking of a day trip to Ghent from Bruges, but would like some ideas on a day trip from Brussels or Ghent alternative. We would rent a car. Thanks.
Aug 7th, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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What about Antwerp? It's certainly worth a day.
Another worthwhile trip from Bruges is Ieper (Ypres), with its reminders of the First World War (the Menin Gate, the restored Cloth Hall containing the Flanders Fields Museum, and the nearby battlefields).
Another worthwhile trip from Bruges is Ieper (Ypres), with its reminders of the First World War (the Menin Gate, the restored Cloth Hall containing the Flanders Fields Museum, and the nearby battlefields).
Aug 7th, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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I also recommend Antwerp, as I daytripped there from Brussels. I have not been to Bruges so cannot comment on that. However, Bruges seems much smaller to me than Brussels; I'd suggest spending at least 2 if not all of your days in Brussels, and then maybe a day trip from Bruges.
