Bruges
Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located in the northwest of the country. It is referred to as "The Venice of the North" due to its picturesque canals. Bruges port in Zeebrugge, located on the coast of the North Sea, made it in the past the "chief commercial city" of the world.
Bruges incredibly well-preserved medieval architecture makes it one of the most exciting tourist attractions in Europe.
The historic city center is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO.
We recommend you stay in Bruges for at list 2 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- The Markt (Market Square), the largest square in the historic center of Bruges.
- The Belfry (Bell Tower), one of the city's most prominent symbols.
- The Provinciaal Hof (Province Court), the former meeting place for the provincial government of West Flanders.
- Burg square, the second square with the Town Hall and one of the earliest inhabited places of the city.
- Rosary Quay (Rozenhoedkai), the most photographed spot in Bruges.
- The Church of Our Lady. Its tower is the second tallest brickwork tower in the world.
- St. Salvator's Cathedral, the main church of the city.
- Take a boat tour in the canals and enjoy the beautiful sights of the old city.
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