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The Adornes Legacy: A new permanent exhibition in the historic almshouses of the Adornes Estate
Press release
On Saturday, 3 October, the Adornes Estate opened a completely renewed museum in its restored historic almshouses. Featuring a new exhibition design, previously unseen objects from the family collection and the extraordinary story of seventeen generations, this remarkably preserved family estate has entered a new chapter in its history. Flemish Minister for Immovable Heritage Ben Weyts attented the special opening.
Visit Bruges launches its first cycle route in the Route App
Press release
The Visit Bruges Route App, a popular digital guide to discovery routes in Bruges with over 300,000 unique users to date, is adding its first ever cycle route. With the new ‘Cycling between Bruges and Damme’ route, visitors can explore the historic landscape between Bruges, Damme, Oostkerke and Hoeke at their own pace.
The Bruges Beer Festival will be returning to the BMCC on 12 and 13 September 2026.
Press release
In 2026, Belgium will celebrate ten years since its beer culture was recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. This tradition is also very much alive in Bruges. On 12 and 13 September, beer culture will take centre stage at the 18th Bruges Beer Festival, where visitors can sample, discover and enjoy Belgian craftsmanship.
