We are very happy to welcome anyone to our workshops in Let's Learn IT's favourite city, Bruges. If you don't get swept away by its historic allure, then maybe the enchanting canals will win you over. Or its friendly inhabitants. Or its amazing architecture. There simply is no excuse: if you visit Bruges, you will fully understand why it's such a tourist magnet. Have a look at these panorama pictures, and decide for yourself.
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 Workshops in Bruges are usually organised in the office of Let's Learn IT where we have a nice & cosy computer lab with 25 computers at our disposal.
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No doubt the best way to travel from Brussels to Bruges is to take the train -our train system hasn't been quite meticulous the last couple of years, with train arrival & departure accuracy hitting a historical low of 87%, but despite that there really is no alternative if you have get from Brussels to Bruges, lest you are willing to spend a fortune on a taxi. By the way, there's a trainstop right underneath the airport, so you couldn't be more comfortable, really – just follow the train...
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The belfry of Bruges, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols,[1] the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase of 366 steps, accessible by the public for an entry fee, leads to the top of the 83-metre-high building, which leans about a metre to the east.
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A béguinage (French) or begijnhof (Dutch) is a collection of small buildings used by Beguines. These were various lay sisterhoods of the Roman Catholic Church, founded in the 13th century in the Low Countries, comprising religious women who sought to serve God without retiring from the world (picture by Donar Reiskoffer).
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The Basilica of the Holy Blood (Dutch: Heilig-Bloedbasiliek, French: Basilique du Saint-Sang) is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Bruges, Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century as the chapel of the residence of the Count of Flanders, the church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders. Built between 1134 and 1157, it was promoted to minor basilica in 1923 (picture by...
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Cacao has been tickling our taste buds for centuries: from the spicy drink in the Maya and Aztec civilizations to the popular sweet chocolate milk in Europe. Knowing that more than three people out of four love chocolate, it's hardly surprising that there is an enormous fascination for this exquisite treat.
Frequently asked questions include 'Where did chocolate originally come from?', 'How did it conquer Europe?', 'What's the secret of great chocolate?', 'What role did the Industrial...
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 There are several good hotels available in the historic city centre, but as is the case in any city, these hotels come in various levels of comfort, so you may want to look up the details to find something that meets your standards. Here's a list of the hotels that were used by our participants in past workshops. Do mind that during high season hotels are easily fully booked -you'd better book well in advance.
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The canal boat tours are not a substitute for walking the city. While you can easily spend a few days exploring the city on foot and bike, the canal tour does offer a perspective of the city you don't otherwise get. This is definitely a must-do activity when you are in Bruges.
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The homebrewery "De Halve Maan" is the only family brewery in the centre of Bruges that is still active. De "Halve Maan" is situated in the heart of our historical town and offers a hospital welcome to the visitors. In 2005 new life has been blown into the brewery with the revival of the brewery’s activities. Xavier Vanneste, son of Mrs Véronique Maes, restarted the old brewery after a thorough renovation of the remaining installation. He launched this new beer under the name...
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Cacao has been tickling our taste buds for centuries: from the spicy drink in the Maya and Aztec civilizations to the popular sweet chocolate milk in Europe. Knowing that more than three people out of four love chocolate, it's hardly surprising that there is an enormous fascination for this exquisite treat.
Frequently asked questions include 'Where did chocolate originally come from?', 'How did it conquer Europe?', 'What's the secret of great chocolate?', 'What role did the Industrial...
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Here are a few excellent reading tips if you plan to visit Bruges:
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