Market Square (Markt)
Market Square (Markt)
Market Square (Markt)

Market Square (Markt) Tours and Tickets

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The medieval-style Markt (Market Square) is the setting for Bruges’ most photogenic landmarks, including the belfry (Belfort) and the Provinciaal Hof. At its center stands a statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck, who played leading roles in the Flemish resistance against the French in the 1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs.

  • Bruges, West Flanders, 8000

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Q:What is the famous square in Bruges?
A:Market Square is the most famous square in Bruges as it is the city’s central square. It is known for its traditional brick houses that are designed with distinctive crow-stepped gables and for having many of the city’s most important landmarks. Film enthusiasts will recognize the square from the film In Bruges.
Q:What are the must-visit attractions in and around Market Square, Bruges?
A:Popular Bruges attractions on Market Square that you should visit include the Belfry of Bruges, the Historium Bruges, and the Provinciaal Hof. One street from the Market Square, past the Bruges Beer Experience, you can find Bruges City Hall and the Basilica of Holy Blood on the smaller Burg Square.
Q:Are there any special events or festivals held in Market Square, Bruges, that I should plan my visit around?
A:The Market Square in Bruges hosts events throughout the year, with its Christmas Market from late November to early January giving the square a festive glow. However, the square no longer hosts an ice rink as part of its Christmas Market, now found at the Minnewater. Market Square often also hosts concerts and music events, typically on weekends.
Q:What day is the market in Bruges’ Market Square?
A:Market Square in Bruges holds a weekly market every Wednesday morning, with market stalls selling local produce, flowers, and handicrafts. Food sold at the market includes bread, meats, cheeses, and even rotisserie chicken. Markets are held on other days at other squares in Bruges, including the Saturday market on ’t Zand Square, which hosts the sprawling Zandfeesten flea market three times a year each summer.
Q:How much does taking a horse-drawn carriage ride in Market Square cost?
A:The cost of taking a horse-drawn carriage ride from Market Square starts at roughly €70 for a 30-minute ride in a carriage that can carry five people. You will find coachmen waiting with their carriages on the square every day of the week, except on Wednesday when they relocate to nearby Burg Square because of the morning market.
Q:What is the best time to visit Market Square to avoid crowds?
A:If you want to visit Market Square in Bruges without crowds of people around, try to visit before mid–morning or wait until the latter part of the evening. This will help you avoid the many people coming to Bruges for a day trip. During winter, you’ll find that the square is generally less busy at all times of day.