Bruges City Hall

We enjoyed our visit to the Stadhuis very much. The gothic hall and it’s early 20th century murals is beautiful. There is an explanation placard in several languages that we carried around as we viewed the murals. The highlight was the AV presentation with the map in the room next to the murals. A captivating recount of the history of Bruges that is beautifully done. The Stadhuis is included with the Bruges Card and is worth visiting. The are lockers for bags and toilets upstairs in the AV room.

I'm not commenting just on the City Hall, but Bruges in general. A beautiful historic city. Full of charm and elegance and although part of a bigger tour for my wife and I , a city easily accessible from the UK. We spent two days here exploring the city streets , marvelling at the architecture and culture of the city . The Beer and chocolate has to be sampled but to just take in the sights is pleasure enough .

Awesome spot to really get in the vibe of the city. The hall itself is stunning, and there's this AR exhibit that goes deep into the entire history of the city, complete with narration in three languages through headphones. Plus, it's affordable too - totally loved it!

It is a nice, big museum, and there are many places to visit in this square. It’s a huge area. There is an entrance fee for the museum, but some places are completely free. Just take a full day to explore. Bruges Town Hall (Stadhuis), one of the oldest in Belgium, dating back to 1376. Its Gothic architecture, stunning vaulted ceiling, and historic murals make it a highlight of the square.

Beautiful building with a rich history. The ground floor has free access. The first floor is paid and also gives you access to the neighbouring building. You get a good historical explanation of Bruges and its port. The staff was super helpful and had good recommendations.

SPECTACULAR. Also note this is still an active town hall (it is also Belgium's oldest town hall) and city leaders still meet at the table on the upper floor that I have in one of the photos. It is one of the oldest buildings in the entire region. The city has been governed from here for more than 600 years.

A must visit if you’re visiting Bruges. Stunning artwork and the best interactive map with history guide I’ve ever seen.

My friend and I visited this incredible City Hall on a weekday. It may only be a couple rooms, but they are well worth seeing if you happen to be in this amazingly preserved medieval town. They still run the city from this building when they have business to take care of. It is open to the public and the admission is covered under the Bruges city card; which can be purchased at any location that accepts it for entry. As always, I would suggest not activating your card until you’re ready to go to multiple attractions in a day. Since this building is located in the old town Square there isn’t really public parking in the immediate vicinity.

City Hall from 1376 in the Burg Square next to the Markt. There were benches & some greenery in this square. This is where locals get permits & licenses today. The beautiful square was filled with restaurants & shops.

As of December 2018, it costs €6 to enter, but don't that that stop you. The Bruges city hall is well worth it. You'll enter the building, ascend a beautiful flight of stairs, and find yourself back in the 14th century. Be sure to pick up one of the laminated info sheets just to your left as you enter. This will help you understand the incredible murals - they document Bruges's history before there was even a town charter. There is also a small museum about halfway down the main room to your left. Unfortunately, I arrived with only half an hour until they closed, and spent nearly all that time appreciating the murals and other decorations in the main room. If I ever find myself back in Bruges, I would definitely make a return visit to the Stadhuis - highly recommended!

Check out the great architecture of the Stadhuis and Basilica of the Holy Blood. A very busy section of Bruges it is basically around the corner from The Markt. There are festivals occasionally held here but the courtyard architecture is the winner in this area. Often we found school children sent out on their own in this area in kind of a scavenger hunt. Be sure to check out BlindEzelStraat (Blind Donkey Street) which is one of the most photographed areas in Europe. It is often used as a photographer's learning tool. Off to the side of the Burg is a great waffle location and some unique shops.