Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Top lodging and dining picks for every budget
A museum for everyone paintings by Brueghel and Rubens, 17th-century tapestries, Renaissance musical instruments, modern comic strips
Great places to sample Belgian specialties, including beer, waffles, mussels, and frites
The best shops for chocolates and for fashions by local designers
Enchanting architecture, from medieval squares to Gothic churches to art nouveau landmarks
Canal cruises in Bruges, scenic strolls in Brussels
After dark: bars, cafes, and venues for opera and contemporary dance"
Synopsis
This book identifies and explores in depth the top 25 sights in Brussels & Bruges in a compact, pocket-sized guidebook that also covers other popular spots and major neighborhoods all over the city, including shops, entertainment options, restaurants, hotels, and useful details like helpful web sites and travel information to make your short trip to Brussels & Bruges a great trip.
This guide is updated annually.
This travel guide includes:
- A useful, weather-resistant pullout city map and a metro map for easy navigation
- Full-color photos and full-size street maps of major neighborhoods.
- Neighborhood walks that show off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas
- Essential info - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, and more
- Popular day-trip destinations.
- A two-day itinerary to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path.
- Many hotel, restaurant, and entertainment recommendations
- Major sights covered include the Grand' Place, Heysel, De Vesten en Poorten, Markt, Kathedraal St.-Salvator, Gruuthuse Museum, Damme, Choco-Story, Groeninge Museum, Hotel de Ville, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Place Royal, and Begijnhof.
With its full-color photography and top 25 to do lists, Fodor's 25 Best books are the perfect companion for any traveler. A pull out map with major sights marked, is included.
About Fodor's: Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
Synopsis
Compact and affordable, Fodor's Brussels & Bruges 25 Best is a great travel companion for travelers who want a light, easy-to-pack guidebook to two of Europe's most exciting cities.