The Markt

The Markt, the Grand Square of Bruges

The Markt is the main square of Bruges, nicknamed the grand square of the city. Located in the heart of the old town, dominated by the belfry, it is its beating heart. The Bruges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic place, surrounded by gabled houses and major monuments.

The beating heart of the city

The Grand Square of Bruges, the Markt in Dutch, has been the centre of the city's life for centuries. Dominated by the belfry, the most emblematic building of the city, it is bordered by typically Flemish gabled houses with colourful façades and by the provincial palace. A former place of market and gathering, it remains today the living heart of Bruges.

What to see

You admire the belfry, the gabled houses with colourful façades, the provincial palace and the constant bustle of the square. It is the ideal starting point to explore Bruges, between terraces, carriages and monuments. The Markt concentrates, on its own, all the magic of the Flemish city.

Practical information

The Markt lies in the heart of the old town of Bruges, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level. The terraces, shops and monuments that border it have their own hours; the square comes alive throughout the day and during the many events.

What is the Markt of Bruges?

It is the main square of Bruges, the heart of the old town, dominated by the belfry and bordered by Flemish gabled houses and the provincial palace.

What is there to see on the Markt of Bruges?

The belfry, the colourful gabled houses, the provincial palace and the bustle of the main square, in the heart of the old town.