Postcards from Bruges Belgium

The city of Bruges was recently made popular among Indians by the movie PK. I got the opportunity to visit Bruges recently.

An hour from Brussels, train is a very convenient way to reach Bruges. After reaching the railway station, you can travel around in local buses or on foot.

Catch out some postcards from Bruges.

We first visited the Boudewijn Seapark in Bruges. 

A nice place for kids, it had many forms of entertainment which could keep the kids occupied for an entire day.

The tickets were priced expensively at 9 Euros for toddlers, 21 Euros for children and 23 Euros for adults.. The entry was free for kids shorter than 85 cm.

Bruges Pink Trees

Tree Lined Park

With fun-filled water games, slides, sea lion and dolphin shows, and seals for company, it is worth the money. 

Bruges Dolphins in Action

Bruges Majestic Dolphins

Later, visiting the main city, the true beauty of Bruges came to fore. Beautiful canals, and tree lined cycling paths make it look serene.

Bruges Canal

Bruges Beautiful Tree Lined Cycle Paths

The town itself is very idyllic, a far cry from the mad urban rush.

Bruges Quiet Old City

The Church of Our Lady towered over the city.

Church of  Our Lady Bruges

Church of  Our Lady Bruges

This interesting museum - Museum of Torture - caught my eye.

Bruges Museum of Torture

Visitors can take a trip around the city in boat trips. But make sure you reached the starting point well before 5.30 PM, the start time of the last trip. We missed it by a whisker.

Bruges Canal Boat Trips

And yes, the old town square was vast. I could get this snap before my battery could not go any longer.

Bruges Town Square

Overall, Bruges is a good place to visit. If you visit the sea park, time may be short to explore the city, and you may need to stay overnight to visit the interesting places around Bruges.