Minnewater Park : hotspot of romantic Bruges old medieval channel

Old channel at the entrance of Bruges :  the graceful ” Lake of Love “, the Minnewater lake and park  with pathways and a castle housing a cafe terrace

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In the south part of Bruges, surrounded by trees and the adjacent Minnewaterpark, you’ll find a small rectangular lake called ‘Minnewater’ or the Lake of Love. The tragic romance of Minna and her warrior love Stromberg has evolved into local legend saying that you will experience eternal love if you walk over the lake bridge with your partner. This of course has turned the Lake of Love into an exceptionally romantic spot.

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This delightful park to the south of the historical centre is tucked between the green Ramparts and the graceful Lake of love. A short stroll away lies the hushed Beguinage. Or the place where the residents of Bruges relax with grass beneath their feet.

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The name Minnewater comes from Dutch and is made up of two words: ‘minne’, meaning ‘common’ and ‘love’, and ‘water’, with the same meaning in English. If we want to choose a correct translation, we would translate ‘minne’ as ‘common’, because the context refers to waters which are common (public) property. And that is because the lake is located where the old port of Bruges used to be, closely linked to the way of life of city residents.

(Smart Water magazine)