The next port of call on the walking tour was the Burg which is the most historic square in Bruges. According to 9th century manuscripts the Burg was the centre of civic and religious life:
It takes its name from the fortress of the ‘burg’, that was built here in 865 by Baldwin Iron Arm, the first Count of Flanders, as defence against Norman invasion, and around which a village developed. Popular events, including burnings at the stake and beheadings, were often held in the Burg.*
*Insight Guides, Bruges, Smart Guide
Right, that’s it – I need to book a ticket.
It is worth it
Yep. Certainly a nice place to get one’s head chopped off.
Luckily we didn’t see any of that going on
What exquisitely beautiful detail on these buildings. Sounds like a wonderful walking tour!!!
The architecture is spectacular
popular events, eh?! ;p
From a distance maybe
I wonder if the residents truly appreciate their fantastic architecture or if to them it’s the same old, same old…
Hopefully they are proud of their architecture and all it’s history.