0-euro notes : 1 c. Belgium : Bruges

Next 0-euro note I present you, is dedicated to the most visited city in the world (compared to its inhabitants - not in absolute numbers).
Bruges has a history that dates back to the 9th century. The origine of the name has nothing to do with bridges, although there are lots of bridges in the city.
More likely it is a combination of two words : the Celtic name for the river : Roggia / Ryggia (holy water) and the old Nordic name Bryggja (quay / landing stage).

Bruges was at its best in the 15th century when the Dukes of Burgundy changed their residence from Dijon in France to the centre of Bruges.

hotel Dukes' Palace 5* - Bruges

Now, part of the former residence of the dukes is 5 -star hotel. The only 5-star hotel in Flanders (Dutch speaking part of Belgium).

A 0-euro note was issued in 2018, depicting the most photographed place in Bruges.

0-euro note "Historic centre of Bruges" 2018-1

Rozenhoedkaai Bruges - the most photographed spot

In the middle of the picture, we see house with two equal facades. This is the hotel 'relais Bourgondisch Cruyse'. It is the hotel where Colin Farrell stayed in the movie 'in Bruges'.
A dark comedy about 2 criminals hiding in the medieval city. In the movie, Collin jumps out of the window into a passing tourist boat.

Relais Bourgondisch Cruyse - Bruges

screenshot from the movie 'In Bruges'

On the front side of this hotel, in a street named 'Wollestraat', we find the Bruges' beer wall.
An amazing wall, displaying several hundreds of Belgian beers (bottle + glass).
This 'beer wall' issued a 0-euro note as well, with more or less the same image as the note above.
We see a bit more of the terrace of the beerwall (next to the hotel just mentionned), and an additional picture of a part of the beer wall.

0-euro beer wall note - 2019-1

Bruges' Beer Wall (part)

At the entrance of the Beer Wall, you'll find a vending machine for the beer wall note.
Meanwhile, enjoy a Belgian beer on the superb terrace too.

to be continued...