The Medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, marked a centuries-old tradition with veneration of the UNESCO-honored Holy Blood Procession on the feast of the Ascension.

Bruges, the capital city of West Flanders in northwest Belgium known for its port, canals, medieval buildings, and cobblestone streets, is widely known to international audiences through the 2008 ...

by Rick Steves, April 24, 2025 The medieval Belgian town of Bruges attracts hordes of visitors, but don't let that keep you away. Get lost on its back streets, away from the lace shops and waffle ...

Like so many of Europe’s small-town wonders, Bruges is now well-pickled because its economy went sour so quickly. Rediscovered by modern-day tourists, Bruges thrives again. Bruges’ market square, ...

The medieval Belgian town of Bruges attracts hordes of visitors, but don’t let that keep you away. Get lost on its back streets, away from the lace shops and waffle stands, and ride a bike along ...

The medieval Belgian town of Bruges attracts hordes of visitors, but don’t let that keep you away. Get lost on its back streets, away from the lace shops and waffle stands, and ride a bike along ...

The medieval Belgian town of Bruges attracts hordes of visitors, but don’t let that keep you away. Get lost on its back streets, away from the lace shops and waffle stands, and ride a bike along ...

Picturesque canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval architecture earned Bruges, Belgium, its nickname: “Venice of the North.” A compact and walkable city with numerous car-free ...

Read our guide to the best free things to do in Bruges including parks, canals, windmills, churches, neighbourhoods, architecture and jogging routes.

Bruges in Belgium is a UNESCO World Heritage City treasured for its cobbled streets, quaint canals and medieval buildings. But its postcard-perfect scenery has left it victim to overtourism.

Its beauty is gallery-worthy, from the medieval old town and (relatively new) Georgian New Town to the crowning jewel (and home of the country’s Crown Jewels), hilltop Edinburgh Castle.

Bruges, Belgium Often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North,’ Bruges is a fairy-tale city with cobblestone streets, serene canals, and medieval architecture.