Explore Bruges
Bruges is often referred to as Venice of the North and in Belgium. The photogenic waterways and fairytale architecture make Bruges one of the prettiest cities in Europe. There are a large number of canals and bridges, so tourists can explore the city by sailing along it,s canals.
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Language Spoken
Flemish,a Dutch dialect is spoken in the city of Belgium.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 12€ (R240). At a more exclusive restaurant serving three-course meals, you can expect to pay around 99€ (R1976).Drinks
Beer prices ranges CHFom 6€ (R120) to 7€ (R140). Wine in this area are generally expensive with a midrange glass of wine being around 5€ (R100).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 3€ (R60) and 2€v (R40) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
As this is a small town it is advised to explore on foot.Things to do in Bruges
The top attractions to visit in Bruges are the Historic Centre of Brugge, The Markt, Belfort, De Halve Maan Brewery,and Basilica of the Holy Blood.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Bruges need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.