How to visit Bruges Town Hall; schedules, prices

Your visit of the precious medieval city of Bruges, riding a Flanders, Belgium, will have as one of its axes the two squares that are located in its geographical center.

Almost contiguous, in front of the marketplace which is larger and the true heart of the city, the Burg Square It is marked by the building of the Town hall (Town hall).

Also in this square you have the presence of another prominent corner of the flamenco city such as the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

You can get to the Burg Square, a reflection of the political power of the city for more than 600 years, and finding it almost packed with those attending a wedding in the aforementioned town hall, just as happened to us in our last trip to bruges.

To enjoy the best perspectives of the historic town hall building, I advise you to sit on one of the benches in the gardens in front of it.

What to see when visiting Bruges City Hall

Or even better, on one of the terraces in the square to enjoy a local beer.

From this terrace you can better enjoy the beauty of the façade of this building that was built in the year 1376.

Of course, you will see that almost all of the figures on its facades have a surprising modern design.

Indeed, it was in 1989 when the installation of the new statues that began to occupy the empty niches that had existed until then.

The original statues had been vandalized in 1792 by revolutionaries bruguenses, during the time of the French Revolution.

After many debates throughout the 20th century, it was finally decided that the statues to be sculpted would follow the line of the originals representing biblical figures and governors.

I'm not sure if you're going to like the current statues, which were made by various artists, but I assure you that in the interior of Bruges Town Hall You will find a corner that will excite you.

I mean its awesome Gothic Room.

Gothic Room of the Bruges Town Hall

Sit on one of the benches to calmly appreciate the beauty of its corners, with its mural paintings of the 19th century and its polychrome vault.

These paintings represent the relationship of the people of Bruges with their rulers.

On the other hand, in an adjoining room you will find some historical documents from the city of Bruges on display.

Courtroom of the Bruges City Council

But I warn you that you must complete your City Hall visit Going outside to access the adjacent building, whose entrance you find as you exit, on the right.

There you must enter what historically was Courtroom, where is one impressive fireplace with striking wood decoration.

Bruges Town Hall Hours

The Bruges City Hall visiting hours They are, every day, from 9,30:17 a.m. to XNUMX p.m., with last access half an hour before closing.

El price of admission The general price is 7 euros, and for those under 25 years of age and seniors +65, 6 euros.

Please note that with the card Bruges City Card You have free access to visit the town hall.

Photos Burg Square and Bruges Town Hall

Here you have more photos of Bruges Town Hall, one of the essential visits on your trip to the beautiful flamenco city.