Bruges Shopping and Events

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ABOVE: Holy Blood Procession in May (see link below).

Shopping

Bruges is well-supplied with tourist shops for every taste, including many chocolate shops. There's no need to list them here; the town is compact enough that you'll find plenty of shopping opportunities on your own. However, we will mention one business that's unique and deserves a plug:

Slabbinck
If you're an archbishop in the market for new vestments or a clergyman in search of a chalice, this is the place to come. Visitors with a taste for ecclesiastical needlework are also welcome at the atelier, whose clients have included Pope John Paul II.

Events

Procession of the Holy Blood
Every May, some 1,500 Bruges citizens (many in medieval costume) take part in this mile-long religious procession that dates back to the year 1150.

Cactus Musikcentrum
Check the calendar for rock concerts and festivals in or around Bruges.

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Bruges - Introduction	4-star hotels
Tourist information	3-star hotels
Museums, sightseeing	2- and 1-star hotels
Shopping, events	Apartments, youth hostel

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