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168 ha (420 acres) Logo of Brugge. 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
The Belfry of Bruges (Dutch: Belfort van Brugge) is a...
- St. Salvator's Cathedral
St. Salvator's Cathedral St. Salvator's Cathedral. St....
- Flemish Region
The Flemish Region (Dutch: Vlaams Gewest, pronounced...
- Port of Zeebrugge
Belgium is a constitutional, popular monarchy and a federal parliamentary democracy. The bicameral federal parliament is composed of a Senate and a Chamber of Representatives. The former is made up of 50 senators appointed by the parliaments of the communities and regions and 10 co-opted senators.
In the 15th century the city flourished as never before. Large parts of the medieval heritage remained practically intact. Therefore, it is only logical that UNESCO designated the entire city centre as a World Heritage site. Saunter along the enigmatic canals, the arteries of the city, and immerse yourself in Bruges’ Golden Century.
Apr 23, 2024 · Brugge, Belgium. 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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The Historic Centre of Brugge is an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble, illustrating significant stages in the commercial and cultural fields in medieval Europe. Brugge in medieval times was known as a commercial metropolis in the heart of Europe. The city reflects a considerable exchange of influences on the development of art ...
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.
Bruges (Dutch: Brugge) is a picturesque city in Flanders, the northern part of Belgium. Once Europe's richest city, now both cosmopolitan and bourgeois in its compact size. It is mainly known for its exceptionally well-preserved historical centre (especially by Belgian standards), which draws over 400,000 tourists annually.
