Bruges - Insight Smart Guide
Bruges - Insight Smart Guide

Author: Joanna Potts

Publisher:

Published: 2010-07-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789812821690

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A brand new edition of the best-selling guide to Bruges, featuring a practical A-Z format that allows you to find your way around the book with ease and plan your trip according to your very own personal taste. Themed headings cover over 400 things to see and do from recommended hotels, architecture, bars and cafes, history and museums, to nightlife, restaurants, shopping and much more, allowing you to set your own priorities for a truly tailor-made and individual travel experience. The front-cover flap highlights all the top attractions and pinpoints exactly where to find these within the guide, for quick and easy reference at a glance. From the historic squares of Markt and burg to the trendy artists' quarter of Sint-Gillis and the bustling cafe-lined 't Zand, area overviews conveniently highlight the very best each district has to offer, including lesser known sights off the beaten track. There is also detailed excursion information for those wanting to visit Ypres, Ghent and the coast. The guide also contains a street atlas with full index and detailed mapping, cross-referenced to the main text for easy navigation. The back-cover flap provides on-the-spot practical information, such as important telephone numbers and interesting facts, not to mention making a handy bookmark. Smart Guides - the smart way to navigate.

Bruges - Insight Smart Guides
Bruges - Insight Smart Guides

Author: APA Publications Limited

Publisher:

Published: 2016-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780055251

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Smart Guide Bruges is a compact, full-colour travel guide and its unique A-Z format is a mini-encyclopedia of local knowledge. SmartGuide Bruges condenses the city's neighbourhoods into an easy-reference format, giving you instant access to all the key sights and attractions. The A-Z section is packed with information and listings selected by a local writer that enable you to explore and discover this idyllic town. A detailed street atlas section ensures you find your way round with ease, and beautiful pictures vividly illustrate this Gothic gem of a city - whose historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre in its entirety. The A-Z features over 400 listings covering everything from Flemish architecture to pampering, so you can pick and choose what to see and do - whether that's exploring Bruges's canalways and bridges, sampling from the huge variety of Belgian beers, or taking a moment for quiet contemplation in the walled garden-courtyard of Bruges's Beguinage (the enclosed dwellings for religious women dating from medieval times). In addition, Insight Guides' trademark cultural and historical focus is evident in the chapters on Bruge's impressive churches, literature and theatre, paintings and sculpture, and museums and galleries. Sections on hotels, restaurants, essential information and transport help you plan the perfect visit.

Bruges - Insight Smart Guides
Bruges - Insight Smart Guides

Author: Insight Guides Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2013-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780051673

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SmartGuide Bruges is a compact, full-colour travel guide and its unique A-Z format is a mini-encyclopedia of local knowledge. SmartGuide Bruges condenses the city's neighbourhoods into an easy-reference format, giving you instant access to all the key sights and attractions. The A-Z section is packed with information and listings selected by a local writer that enable you to explore and discover this idyllic town. A detailed street atlas section ensures you find your way round with ease, and beautiful pictures vividly illustrate this Gothic gem of a city - whose historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre in its entirety. The A-Z features over 400 listings covering everything from Flemish architecture to pampering, so you can pick and choose what to see and do - whether that's exploring Bruges's canalways and bridges, sampling from the huge variety of Belgian beers, or taking a moment for quiet contemplation in the walled garden-courtyard of Bruges's Beguinage (the enclosed dwellings for religious women dating from medieval times). In addition, Insight Guides' trademark cultural and historical focus is evident in the chapters on Bruge's impressive churches, literature and theatre, paintings and sculpture, and museums and galleries. Sections on hotels, restaurants, essential information and transport help you plan the perfect visit.

Insight Guides Explore Bruges (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides Explore Bruges (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2017-07-01

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1786717379

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Take a fresh approach to Bruges with this brand new Explore guide. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 15 fantastic self-guided routes, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. All the routes come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps. A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights the recommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distance covered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. Try some of the hand-picked places to eat and drink and sleep, or refer to the clearly organised A-Z of practical information to get to grips with the city. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Pocket Rough Guide Bruges and Ghent (Travel Guide eBook)
Pocket Rough Guide Bruges and Ghent (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2018-09-01

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1789195055

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Discover these picture-perfect Belgian cities with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to admire medieval Flemish art and modern masterpieces, explore on foot, by bike or canal boat, or simply track down the best beer and chocolate, Pocket Rough Guide Bruges and Ghent will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Perfect for short trips - compact and concise, with all the practical info you'll need for a few days' stay. - Free pull-out map, as well as full-colour maps throughout - navigate Ghent's bustling centre or criss-cross Bruges' canals without needing to get online. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Bruges and Ghent's unmissable sights and experiences. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, with options to suit every budget. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Detailed island coverage - whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights and the best of the nearby shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs. - Areas covered include: Bruges; Damme and Ghent. Attractions include: Bruges: The Belfort, Groeninge Museum, Begijnhof. Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, Sint Janshospitaal, Heilig Bloed Basiliek, Minnewater; Ghent: St Niklaaskerk, Design Museum, Museum voor Schone Kunsten, The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb (on display in Sint-Baafskathedraal), SMAK (Museum of Contemporary Art), and many more. - Day-trips - venture away from the towns to the village of Damme or the World War I battlefields of Flanders. - Essentials - crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, health, tourist information, festivals and events, and more. - Background information - an easy-to-use chronology, plus a handy language section and glossary.

Berlitz Pocket Guide Bruges & Ghent (Travel Guide eBook)
Berlitz Pocket Guide Bruges & Ghent (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Berlitz

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2018-02-01

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1785730924

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Bruges and Ghent are two of Belgium's most attractive cities, and both have much to tempt the visitor: winding cobbled streets that sit side-by-side with canals are overlooked by Gothic buildings; the streets are lined with cafes and bars that are cosy during the winter, and spill out onto the street during the summer. Berlitz Pocket Guide Bruges and Ghent is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that these two cities have to offer. Inside Bruges and Ghent Pocket Guide: Where To Go details all the key sights across the two cities, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the Belfry of Bruges, the Groeningemuseum and St Bravo's Cathedral. Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of both cities. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from marveling at the 10th-century Gravensteen Castle in Ghent, to visiting a the Boudewijn Seapark, an old world theme park in Bruges Essential information on Belgian culture, including a brief history of the country. Eating Out covers the best cuisine and restaurants in the two cities. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

Pocket Rough Guide Bruges & Ghent: Travel Guide eBook
Pocket Rough Guide Bruges & Ghent: Travel Guide eBook

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2024-01-01

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1835290337

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This compact, pocket-sized Bruges & Ghent travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Bruges & Ghent. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Bruges & Ghent guidebook covers: The Markt, The Burg, South of the Markt, North and East of the Markt, Damme, Central Ghent, Southern and Eastern Ghent. Inside this Bruges & Ghent travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Bruges & Ghent – St-Walburgakerk, Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, Het Gravensteen, Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, Kantcentrum, Minnewater, SMAK Ghent, The Chocolate Line, St-Baafskathedraal, The Belfort, Groeningemuseum, Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed, Design Museum Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Bruges & Ghent at a glance – an overview map of Bruges & Ghent with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Bruges & Ghent in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Bruges & Ghent with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.