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Lonely Planet Pocket Bruges & Brussels

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time | Top Sights | Maps & Walking Tours | Covers Markt, Grand Place & Ilot Sacre and more
By Lonely Planet and Helena Smith and Mélissa Moreno
Series: Pocket Guide
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Discover twice the place in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Bruges & Brussels. This latest edition uncovers Bruges & Brussels' most popular experiences and unexpected surprises, from admiring Flemish... Read More
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Bruges & Brussels. Enjoy Flemish art, people-watch from beautiful cafés, shop at historic markets, with the latest edition of our Pocket travel guide and find itineraries, fun walking tours and tips so you can discover twice the place in half the time.

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Discover twice the place in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Bruges & Brussels.

This latest edition uncovers Bruges & Brussels' most popular experiences and unexpected surprises, from admiring Flemish art at Groeningemuseum to sipping tea and coffee in one of the charming and beautiful cafes on the Grand Place, and shopping for treasures at Markt, a historic Wednesday morning market ringed by stunning architecture.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet Pocket Bruges & Brussels travel guide:

  • Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days.
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Bruges & Brussels effortlessly.
  • Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities.
  • Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors.
  • Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Bruges & Brussels.
  • Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and unique experiences.
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Museum Sint-Janshospital to Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinee, and Parc du Cinquantenaire.
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
  • Covers: Bruges - Markt, Burg & North Bruges; South Bruges; Brussels - Grand Place & Ilot Sacre; Royal Quarter; EU Quarter & Etterbeek plus day trips to the Belgian coast.

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Bruges & Brussels.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838698782

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 June 2026

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 7th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 106.0mm

Height: 153.0mm

Weight: 165g

Pages: 160

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Helena Smith Lonely Planet Lonely Planet & Lonely Planet Kids Mélissa Moreno Non-Fiction Series: Pocket Guide Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been a trusted source for travelers. Today, with nearly 200 million guidebooks in print and more than 1,100 on-the-ground contributors across hundreds of destinations, we're still the world's #1 guidebook publisher. We go everywhere, so you can go anywhere

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