Bruges is the capital and the biggest city in the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The city is located in the north west of the country. Because of the many canals Bruges has it is occasionally referred to as “The Venice of the North”. When searching for accommodation in Bruges the city has several of three and four stars hotels as well as five stars hotels. Prominent will be the Floris Karos hotel which is a unique 3 stars hotel of the Florins Ambiance brand.
The 3 star Floris Karos hotel in Bruges is located a few minutes away from Bruges' ancient market square, where you can enjoy.
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Transportation to Bruges
The international airport Ostend – Bruges is located close to the modern sea ports of Zii Bruges. These two ports include modern infrastructures that enable the distribution of goods quickly and efficiently anywhere in the world.
Attractions near by Bruges Hotels
There are many attractions the city of Bruges is offering; here are the highly recommended ones. These are sights that must be visited and in the end of the day you can always rest or spoil yourself in one of the Bruges Hotels
Belfry
This is the most distinctive landmark in Bruges. The belfry is 83 meters (272 feet) high and has a slight lean towards the southeast. It is the very best bell tower in Belgium. It is one of the main impressive symbols of Belgian civilians. The tower was stared to be created in 1282, however the upper section where the crowning octagonal was built two centuries later in 1482. Looking at the tower will reveal a carillon of 47 bells.
You can enter the tower from the inner courtyard and go up on the 366 steps to have a fantastic panorama view of Bruges and the surroundings. On the second floor of the tower is the treasure room contains civilian’s documents all kept behind wrought-iron grills.
There are some concerts that are being played periodically throughout the week .
Rozenhoedkaai View
At the Rozenhoedkaai you can have a remarkable fine view of the old houses bordering the canal. Looking in the background you could see the bell towers rising high above the houses’ rooftops.
The Market
This is Bruges’ main square and center of the traffic located at the heart of the city. The Market is surrounded by top quality buildings from different periods. You can not miss the large straight monument from 1887 of the guild-masters Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck who led the revolting against the French in 1302. Just few minutes from the ancient market you can find one of the Bruges hotels, Floris Karos that can be a great place to rest and spend the night in.
Townscape
The large amount of fascinating old buildings and the canals makes the city of Bruges preserve a medieval air than anywhere else in Belgium. Take a walk in the narrow streets or take a boat ride on the canals and you will on the spot fall under its spell and charmed by the aura of the most heartwarming cities of Flanders. This together with its amazing state of preservation makes Bruges a tourist destination that has no equal anywhere in Europe.
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Local name is Heiligbloedbasiliek. Located in the southern corner of the square and to the right of the town hall and near by it, stands the two storied Heligbloedbasiliek (Basilica of the Holy Blood). Maintained inside the church is a crystal vial prestigious to contain a drop of Christ’s blood brought back from the Holy Land by Dietrich of Alasce in 1149 on his return from the second crusade. From this has created the traditional parade of the Holy Blood when each year in May the sacred remnant is carried out through the streets of Bruges.
Floris Karos
When touring in Belgium you should consider looking for accommodation in Bruges, as the city is offering great sights and attractions. When choosing one of the Bruges hotels you should consider staying at the Floris Karos hotel as your hotel in your next trip to Belgium. The hotel is ideally located close to the ancient market square. When visiting the hotel you meet the welcoming and friendly staff. You can relax in the clean and tidy rooms and enjoy the good facilities.
