Smart Guide Bruges is a compact, full-colour travel guide & its unique A-Z format is a mini-encyclopedia of local knowledge. Smart Guide Bruges condenses the city's neighbourhoods into an easy-reference format, giving you instant access to all the key sights & attractions. The A-Z section is packed with information & listings selected by a local writer that enable you to explore & discover this idyllic town. A detailed street atlas section ensures you find your way round with ease, & beautiful pictures vividly illustrate this Gothic gem of a city
- whose historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre in its entirety. The A-Z features over 400 listings covering everything from Flemish architecture to pampering, so you can pick & choose what to see & do
- whether that's exploring Bruges' canalways & bridges, sampling from the huge variety of Belgian beers, or taking a moment for quiet contemplation in the walled garden-courtyard of Bruges' Beguinage (the enclosed dwellings for religious women dating from medieval times). In addition, Insight Guides' trademark cultural & historical focus is evident in the chapters on Bruge's impressive churches, literature & theatre, paintings & sculpture, & museums & galleries. Sections on hotels, restaurants, essential information & transport help you plan the perfect visit.