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Walplein Square

Walplein Square

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Location: Brugge, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Jan van Eyck Square – Bruges Canals (Brugse Reien) loop from Brugge

16.2km

04:07

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2. Bruges City Hall (Stadhuis van Brugge) – Bonifacius Bridge loop from Bruges

8.79km

02:14

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3. Bruges City Hall (Stadhuis van Brugge) – Bonifacius Bridge loop from Sint-Kruis

12.8km

03:16

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Frederik

June 23, 2025

The Walplein is a beautiful cobblestone square in the heart of Bruges. Numerous restaurants and bars invite you to take a break.

The name of this small cobblestone square likely refers to the first city wall, built in 1127-28. In addition to offering cozy terraces under the trees, Jef Claerhout's artwork "Zeus, Leda, Prometheus, and Pegasus Visit Bruges" is an ode to Bruges' coachmen. Breweries were located here and in the surrounding area until the 16th century. Today, this is home to the only active brewery in the city center: the "De Halve Maan" brewery, founded in 1856 by Leon "Henri" Maes and now run by the sixth generation. The specialties of this brewery are the Brugse Zot, Bruges' city beer, and the Straffe Hendrik, which is appreciated both at home and abroad. (visitbruges.be/en/see-and-experience/culture-and-heritage/walplein)

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BEATrailmaster

July 13, 2025

Be sure to take a canal cruise. Reservations are not necessary.

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Location: Brugge, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

Walplein Square

1. Jan van Eyck Square – Bruges Canals (Brugse Reien) loop from Brugge

2. Bruges City Hall (Stadhuis van Brugge) – Bonifacius Bridge loop from Bruges

3. Bruges City Hall (Stadhuis van Brugge) – Bonifacius Bridge loop from Sint-Kruis

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