Lonely Planet Pocket Bruges & Brussels - 9781741795974

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Lonely Planet Pocket Bruges & Brussels is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb the high belltower in Markt, take a turn round the tranquil courtyard of the Begijnhof, or see the guild houses at Grand Place; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Bruges and Brussels and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Bruges & Brussels:

• Full-colour maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

• Free, convenient pull-out Bruges & Brussels map (included in print version), plus over 14 colour neighbourhood maps
• User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhoods to help you determine the best spots to spend your time
• Useful features - including For Kids, Worth a Trip, and Festival & Events (quick glance at must-sees)
• Coverage of Burg, Markt, Grand Place, Royal Quarter Museums, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Groeningemuseum, Memlingmuseum, Begijnhof, Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinee, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Bruges & Brussels is a handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance to travellers who seek only the can't-miss experiences. Colourful and easy-to-use, this neighbourhood-focused guide includes unique local recommendations to maximise your quick trip experience.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Belgium & Luxembourg guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Helena Smith.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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