Bruges is one of the most attractive shopping cities in West Flanders, with a large variety of shops within reach of everyone's budget.
The main shopping streets are situated between Markt square and the old city gates : Super Shopping Straat (Steenstraat, Simon Stevinplein, Mariastraat, Zuidzandstraat, Zilverpand), St.-Jakobsstraat, St.-Amandsstraat, Geldmuntstraat, Noordzandstraat, 't Zand, Smedenstraat, Vlamingstraat, Philipstockstraat, Acade-miestraat, Hoogstraat, Langestraat, Smedenstraat, Katelijnestraat, Gentpoortstraat. Most shops are open from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. (late night shopping on Friday).
In the centre there are also a number of charming shopping galleries, such as : Zilverpand (Zuidzandstraat), Ter Steeghere (Burg), De Gouden Boom (Hallestraat). The main supermarkets are situated just outside the city centre. (open : 9 a.m.-8 p.m., on Friday to 9 p.m.).
Market days in Bruges : Wednesday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) on Market square, Saturday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) on 't Zand square and on Beursplein. Fish market : Tuesday through Saturday, every morning. Flea market along Dijver : Saturday- and Sunday afternoon (March-October).
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