{"id":224170,"date":"2023-11-12T07:29:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-12T07:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/?p=224170"},"modified":"2023-11-12T07:29:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T07:29:52","slug":"the-beautiful-city-near-uk-with-europes-most-underrated-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/world-news\/the-beautiful-city-near-uk-with-europes-most-underrated-christmas-market\/","title":{"rendered":"The beautiful city near UK with Europe’s ‘most underrated’ Christmas market"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With its beautiful canals, traditional cobbled streets and gorgeous architecture, it\u2019s easy to see why every year British tourists flock to this European destination.<\/p>\n

But what\u2019s a better kept secret about Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is its Christmas markets that have tourists raving.<\/p>\n

And travel blogger Adventures of Alice says that it is one of the best small town Christmas markets in Europe. All the better – it\u2019s just under three and a half hours on the Eurostar from London.<\/p>\n

She says: \u201cThe market in Bruges is one of the best small town Christmas markets in Europe. It takes place in the charming historic city centre.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe outdoor markets are decorated with traditional crafts like lace items, hand-made ornaments and miniature \u2018Boschendal\u2019 houses. These items make great souvenirs for your loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n

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As well as the market Alice says that Bruges is just a great place to visit – packed with things to do. She said: \u201cYou\u2019ll also have the chance to visit some of the wonderful attractions in Bruges.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis includes the Belfry, the Gothic Halles and the 14th-century Gruuthuse museum. Not to mention tasting fresh delicious Belgian waffles.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe festivities in Bruges run from late November to early January. It\u2019s also easily accessible from other cities in Belgium, like Brussels and Ghent.\u201d<\/p>\n

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