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Minne Water park

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  Minne Water park The Bargebrug (bridge), a striking example of asymmetrical architecture, connects the outskirts of the town with Minnewaterpark. This surprising spot is the starting point of a visit to Bruges for many a tourist. The Minnewater (Lake of Love) and its lovely park (Minnewaterpark) is one of the first things they see in the city of Bruges, when arriving by train or coach. The lake and surrounding park offer an excellent retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city`s sights and streets. The many resident swan couples form the finishing touch to it`s romantic character. The coastal river Reie entered the city here. The river was canalized and made to continue to the centre of town. There are several explanations as where the name "Minnewater" comes from. A legend tells the story of a young and pretty girl named Minna who was in love with Stromberg, a warrior of a neighbouring tribe. Her father did not agree with her love and arranged her to marry a man of his ...
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De Garre

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  De Garre This is the house beer for the famous pub in Brugges under the same name, De Garre! The pub is well concealed down a long alley where only beer lovers in search of this gem can successfully find it. This Belgian triple packs a big punch at 11% ABV. For this reason the pub owner will only allow any one visitor to order three during a sitting at this historic pub. This beer is brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge, famous for other big Belgian ales Piraat and Gulden Draak. The De Garre glass is as distinctive as the beer with a doorknob base and rounded chalice supporting such a big beer. De Garre is brewed using a traditional Belgian triple base with two times the amount of malt which allows the brewer to achieve the 11% ABV.
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Hotel Van Cleef

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  H otel Van Cleef In a posh, Italianate mansion set on a canal, this luxury boutique hotel is a 7-minute walk from the medieval Belfry of Bruges and 1 km from the Church of Our Lady, famous for its Michelangelo sculpture. Modern rooms with warm, designer decor feature Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minibars, and marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Upgraded rooms add canal views, and suites offer sitting areas and rustic wood-beam ceilings. Room service is available. Breakfast is offered. Other amenities include a refined, art-filled restaurant, along with a canalfront terrace and elegant common areas.
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Couple Boat Tour

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Couple Boat Tour                                                 Catch a boat and take a romantic cruise along the canals of Bruges while  travelling Belgium . Take in the history and beauty of this city of love, called Bruges. See the city of Bruges from so many different angles and marvel at the medieval architecture from another dimension. A boat tour along the canal is one of the most romantic things to do in Bruges.
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Belfry of Bruges

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Belfry of Bruges                                               The  Belfry of Bruges    is a  medieval   bell tower  in the centre of  Bruges ,  Belgium . One of the city's most prominent symbols,  the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other dangers.
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Sydney Opera House

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  Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue  performing arts centre  in  Sydney . Located on the banks of  Sydney Harbour , it is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. Designed by Danish architect  Jørn Utzon , but completed by an Australian architectural team headed by Peter Hall, the building was formally opened on 20 October 1973 after a gestation beginning with Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition. The  Government of New South Wales , led by the  premier ,  Joseph Cahill , authorised work to begin in 1958 with Utzon directing construction. The government's decision to build Utzon's design is often overshadowed by circumstances that followed, including cost and scheduling overruns as well as the architect's ultimate resignation. The building and its  surrounds  occupy the whole o...
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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   Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is an 18-hectare (44-acre)  koala   sanctuary  in the  Brisbane  suburb of  Fig Tree Pocket  in  Queensland , Australia. Founded in 1927, it is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary of its kind in the world.
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