Like so many of Europe’s small-town wonders, Bruges is now well-pickled because its economy went sour so quickly.

The mayor of Bruges, Dirk De fauw ... it is encircled by a ring of canals that mark the former course of the medieval city walls. The main clusters of coach and car parks, as well as the railway ...

Since 2000, the Historic Centre of Brugge has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Regarded as one of the best-preserved examples of a medieval European settlement, the historic center is among the ...

With the aid of audio guides, you'll hear the history of Bruges during the time of painter Jan van Eyck as you walk through seven themed rooms. To further immerse yourself in medieval Bruges ...

For those yearning for the medieval allure of Bruges minus the tourist throngs, Ghent in Belgium is a hidden jewel waiting to be discovered. A mere 65-minute flight from the UK, this lively city ...

Have you ever been somewhere that felt so magical that you had to pinch yourself? That’s what visiting Bruges was like for me ...

Lucia Schulten in Bruges, Belgium 02/07/2025 February 7, 2025 Romantic canals, medieval buildings and opulent squares: this is the social media image of Bruges.

Belgians take their beer real serious. You can study Brew ­Engineering in universities here, much as one studies microbiology ...

While they wait for Harry's call, Ken, following Harry's advice, takes in the sights of the medieval city with great appreciation. But the charms of Bruges are lost on the simpler Ray, who is ...