Called the Begijnhof, a peaceful village of quaint whitewashed cottages built around a tranquil church and courtyard green, it's a unique insight into the medieval history of Bruges.

AS part of his BBC series on the art of the Low Countries, Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the legacy of Bruges, once the art centre of the Western world and home to the pre-Renaissance Flemish masters.

A Bruges day trip is a wonderful addition to several popular western European city itineraries. This storybook town in northwest Belgium is easy to get to from Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, or ...

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During the height of the tourist season, Bruges, an hour from Brussels by train, can be crowded. But in the shoulder seasons the crowds vanish and it’s easy to navigate around town.

Begijnhof (Beguinage), The houses of Benedictine nuns today, the Begijnhof dates back to the 13th century, founded in 1245 by Margaret, Countess of Constantinople, to bring together the Beguines ...

10 of the best free things to do in Bruges Many of Bruges sights are accessible for free, including the Burg square, the Begijnhof, the cathedral and churches ...

With a smile, the shop owner handed me a pharaoh's head and two hedgehogs and said that her husband was busy downstairs finishing off another ...