De Striep

Top choice in Bruges


Look for Thibaut Vandorselaer’s wonderful illustrated guides at this colourful comic shop. There’s also a comprehensive collection of comics and graphic novels in Dutch, French and English. You'll find Bruges-set comics by the counter.


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Nearby Bruges attractions

1. Diamantmuseum

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While Antwerp is now the centre of the diamond industry, the idea of polishing the stones with diamond ‘dust’ was originally pioneered in Bruges. This is…

3. Brouwerij De Halve Maan

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Founded in 1856, though there has been a brewery on the site since 1564, this is the last family brouwerij (brewhouse) in central Bruges. Multilingual, 45…

5. Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

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In the restored chapel of a 12th-century hospital building with superb timber beamwork, this museum shows various torturous-looking medical implements,…

7. Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

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Dominating its surrounds, this 13th-century church was reopened in 2015 after extensive renovations. Its enormous 115m spire is unmissable throughout much…

8. St-Bonifaciusbrug

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Stand atop the 20th-century stone Bonifacius bridge, itself amply photogenic, for lovely vistas of the canal and surrounds.