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04 09 2009

BRUGGE, Belgium: Canals, Gothic Architecture and UNESCO Heritage City Centre

Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Europe, tags: , , , ,

Where is Brugge?

Beautiful Brugge

Beautiful Brugge

The medieval city of Brugge is situated in northern Belgium and has nearby access to the North Sea through an extensive canal system. Access to the port allowed Brugge to have significant economic and cultural importance being centrally located to London, Paris and Amsterdam. Other than Amsterdam that is built around canals, it is often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’.

Many of the medieval buildings within the old city still remain beautifully intact and for this it gained UNESCO inscription during 2000 for both its medieval and its Flemish significance. The combination of the historic architecture, cobblestone square, canals and bridges, creates such a romantic atmosphere and what better way to totally indulge, than to sit and enjoy Belgian chocolates. Sheer bliss in Brugge!

Suggested reading – Bruges – Landmark Visitors Guides

Map

TravelTipsPlus Google Map of Brugge

One Great Reason to Visit Brugge

One great reason to visit Brugge is for the splendour of the canals and medieval buildings combining to make it very much a romantic travel destination.

Brugge

For More Information

  • Wikipedia
  • Brugge – Official Town Site

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    5 Responses to “BRUGGE, Belgium: Canals, Gothic Architecture and UNESCO Heritage City Centre”
    1. Jodi Gibson says: September 4th, 2009 at 9:49 am

      Love love love it Kirsty. One of my favourite places in the world. We were in Brugge in 2005 and it was so beautiful. Just like something out of the movies. Beautiful medieval buildings and bridges over little canals, quaint streets to get lost on, beautiful food and beautiful friendly people. Can’t wait to go back and it should be a MUST SEE on anyone’s European trip. Oh and yes the Belgian Chocolate…….. :)

    2. Mark H says: September 4th, 2009 at 4:14 pm

      What a beautiful small city and probably more popular than ever with the recent movie popularising it even more.

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