The belfry tower, a bell tower in Bruges, was built in 1240. It was destroyed by fire in 1280, but fortunately it was rebuilt ...

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

For example, the Belfry. The famous 13 th-century bell tower soars 272 feet (83 meters) above the Grote Markt as both a symbol of Bruges and a UNESCO World Heritage property. Because the only way ...

Bruges "exudes a storybook atmosphere", with mediaeval architecture, cobbled squares and scenic canals, earning its title of ...