The old centre of Bruges - Belgium by Mart Houtman

About "The old centre of Bruges - Belgium"

by Mart Houtman

About the artwork

On a clear night while staying at the Venice of the North or while Bruges. Belgian Bruges is the capital and largest city of the Belgian province of West Flanders and of the arrondissement of Bruges. The central city, located in the northwest of the country, is also the capital of the electoral canton of Bruges, itself counts four judicial cantons and is the seat of the diocese of Bruges and of a court of assizes. Romance and history, you will find both in abundance in Bruges. Wander through the medieval centre, have a pint at a 16th-century brewery or take a cruise under ancient bridges. These are the best sights of Bruges. Bruges is unique: the entire historic city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This may actually be called a miracle: the once prosperous commercial and art city (the 14th century is Bruges' Golden Age) struggled for centuries with war, occupation, loss of its function as an important commercial city and deep poverty. But Bruges clawed its way up. Start your journey of discovery in the oldest part of the city: the once walled Burg, the square with Bruges' most beautiful buildings. Also on your wish list: the Beguinage, the Belfry with its magnificent view and a romantic canal cruise. Discover Bruges' best sights. Besides Amsterdam, Giethoorn and even Stockholm, Bruges was also given the illustrious nickname 'Venice of the North'. Not entirely unjustified, as the small canals (Bruges' "reien") are reminiscent of the gondola-rich city with a little imagination. Only in Bruges you don't take the gondola or vaporetto, but the open canal boat. Good for a relaxing trip under beautiful and romantic bridges and past many sights.