The heart of Bruges – the Markt – is filled with shops, cafes, horse-drawn carriages that clip-clop along cobblestone streets and many architecturally interesting buildings like the Belfry, where you can climb to the top for fantastic city views.

Reviewers said the Markt is a good starting point for exploring Bruges, and though it can be a bit crowded, it's well worth a visit. However, others complained of too much traffic from cars, carriages and pedestrians.

Located in the historic city center, the Markt is ready for exploration any time of day.