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Bruges ( / bruːʒ / ⓘ BROOZH, French: [bʁyʒ] ⓘ; Dutch: Brugge [ˈbrʏɣə] ⓘ; German: Brügge [ˈbʁʏɡə] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country. It is the sixth most populous city in the country.
- Port of Zeebrugge
Satellite image of Bruges and the Port. The Port of...
- Belfry of Bruges
Belfry of Bruges. Coordinates: 3°13′29″E. The Belfry of...
- St. Salvator's Cathedral
St. Salvator's Cathedral St. Salvator's Cathedral. St....
- Flemish Region
The Flemish Region (Dutch: Vlaams Gewest, pronounced...
- Markt (Bruges)
The Markt (Dutch for "Market") is the central square of...
- Port of Zeebrugge
Bruges. Location of Bruges in Belgium. Bruges (Dutch: Brugge) is a city in the northwest of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of West Flanders. In 2007, 116,982 people lived there. [1] Bruges is at 51° 12 North, 03° 13 East. [2] It is a centre of tourism because of its historic medieval city centre.
5 days ago · Brugge, city, Flanders Region, northwestern Belgium, about 10 miles (16 km) south of Zeebrugge, its port on the North Sea. Originally a landing place on the Zwijn estuary, into which the Reie River flowed, it was mentioned in the 7th century as the Municipium Brugense (a name derived from a Roman bridge over the Reie).
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Together, they contribute to a sustainable future for the city, which is balanced, unifying, appealing and enterprising. Bruges is a flourishing and fascinating city. From the crucial role of water to the Golden Age and today's UNESCO World Heritage City. Discover its history.
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Here’s why Bruges is a World Heritage site! Read more. Museums and attractions Musea Brugge Sights and buildings Indoor Outdoor. Belfort (Belfry) The most striking tower in Bruges dates back to the 13th century, is 83 metres high and is protected as a world heritage site. Anyone who... Markt 7, 8000 Brugge. Read more.