Shopping in Brugge - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

A leisurely stroll along Walplein street is the best way to start shopping spree in Bruges. It is a very beautiful historic street, which has preserved many spectacular buildings in national style. Nowadays, interesting shops are located in these picturesque houses. You can buy handmade crafts, fresh local food, and wonderful beer from local breweries. On this street there are several colourful national restaurants. In summer they equip spacious lovely terraces at the door.

Flea Market located by the canal is a real city's sight. Many tourists come here in search of original vintage souvenirs. It is here, that you can buy a lot of unique objects of the past. Here they sell beautiful old furniture, paintings and books, old porcelain crafts. You can bind walking around the market with a rest in local restaurants, where visitors are offered traditional fried sausages and delicious beer.

For many, shopping in Bruges is associated with a local chocolate tasting at all times. Those who have a sweet tooth should include a visit to the Chocolate Line confectionery in their program, where they can taste the most popular and original sorts of Belgian chocolate. It sells beautiful figured chocolate. You can taste exotic sorts of chocolate with pepper and spices, as well as classic sorts with nuts and fruit additions. This is a candy store with an open-plan kitchen, so all customers can follow the work of confectioners. Luxurious chocolate is sold by weight. Customers will always have an opportunity to purchase a jar of exclusive chocolate massage cream. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In Bruges, you will find a lot of original souvenir shops selling thematic articles for lovers of beer. De Bier Tempel store remains the best one in this category for many years. It is located next to the Market Square. In this store a huge choice of popular sorts of beer is presented, yet, they sell beer steins, lighters, magnets and other souvenirs with beer symbols. Here, you can find excellent gift bags, and taste the most popular varieties of foam drink.

In the city there is also a specialty store for cheese enthusiasts. It is Diksmuids Boterhuis. In this trading pavilion over a hundred kinds of cheeses are presented, among which you will find unique domestic varieties, and very rare ones, which are more costly. Gourmets will definitely find some good old pampering for themselves. You can taste cheses before purchasing. This store is also mainly focused on tourists, that's why some sorts of cheese are traditionally sold in beautiful gift boxes.

Another interesting symbol of Bruges is lace. Numerous historical lace workshops are located all over the city. Bruges Kantcentrum (the Lace Centre) is a famous city's attraction. It is located in an old 15th-century building. Here, well-known local lacemakers present their works. You can buy incredibly beautiful memorable gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Thematic exhibitions and master classes are often held in this trade pavillion. In Bruges, as in any major tourist city, there is a huge choice of classic clothing stores and shopping centers. But it's not necessary to limit a touristic program by shopping expeditions only for such stores.