Timeline
15:53
Simbolik - Open Studio and Expo of Nathalie Beelprez
Start at Nathalie Beelprez’s open studio. Let the silence of the space settle you in before the city crowds arrive. The expo is free and open Thu-Sat 10:00-18:00.
16:23
Walk seven minutes to Bistrobar Boreas for a pre-sunset drink or light bite. The fish of the day or grilled chicken fillet pairs well with the early evening light. They are open until 20:30 on Saturdays.
16:48
Head ten minutes NNW to the Madonna of Bruges. Find a quiet corner to wait. The marble sculpture by Michelangelo stands in stark contrast to the warm, golden light filling the room as the sun begins to set toward the SW.
17:08
Watch the sunset. The light shifts from gold to blue as the day ends.
17:48
End the night with a beer at 't Brugs Beertje. Walk fifteen minutes back toward the center. This CAMRA-recommended pub offers hundreds of beers and an authentic atmosphere. It is open until 01:00 on Saturdays.
Local tip
The studio is an 'open immersion' in forms and text. Take your time reading the letters. The walk between the studio and the restaurant is short, but the city center can be busy at sunset; allow extra time if you are moving with a group.
Check before you go
- Bistrobar Boreas closes at 20:30 on Saturdays.
- 't Brugs Beertje is open until 01:00 on Saturdays.
- The studio is open Thu-Sat 10:00-18:00; verify opening times if visiting on a different day.
Worth knowing
- Bistrobar Boreas is open at 16:23 only on Sa
- 't Brugs Beertje is open at 17:48 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bruges (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).