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About Bruges
Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country, and the sixth-largest city of the country by population.
The area of the whole city amounts to more than 14,099 hectares (140.99 km2; 54.44 sq miles), including 1,075 hectares off the coast, at Zeebrugge (from Brugge aan zee, meaning ‘Bruges by the Sea’). The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO. It is oval and about 430 hectares in size. The city’s total population is 117,073 (1 January 2008),[4] of whom around 20,000 live in the city centre. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 616 km2 (238 sq mi) and had a total of 255,844 inhabitants as of 1 January 2008.
Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam and St Petersburg, it is sometimes referred to as the Venice of the North. Bruges has significant economic importance, thanks to its port, and was once one of the world’s chief commercial cities. Bruges is a major tourism destination within Belgium and is well known as the seat of the College of Europe, a university institute for European studies. (Source: Wikipedia)
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City Planning Guide
Maps & Other Resources
Visit the GPS My City website: for self-guided walks in Brussels. This site also contains information on some of the best places to see. You can even read about and choose the sites to create your own custom map. The maps cover everything from historical landmarks to world-class museums, charming neighborhoods and shopping. You will also find many articles that are super helpful as you plan your trip.
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Bruges
- Located 100 kilometres northwest of Brussels and only 15 kilometres from the North Sea, Bruges, also known as the “Venice of the North”, is a great choice for a day trip from Brussels.
- Great history, beautiful architecture, and the chance to indulge in some of the best chocolate in Belgium are some of the many things this charming medieval city offers its visitors.
2 Days in Bruges ~ Suitcase Monkey
We love Suitcase Monkey. If you have visited pages on London and Santorini, you will have seen his other videos. Be sure to check out his others if you have not caught them. He is entertaining and unconventional, but addicting.
Visit Bruges ~ Wolter's World
Mark Wolter shares his wisdom on Bruges from his trip to Belgium Mark always gives the top things to see as well as what to be aware of, while planning your trip. Check out his other videos on his Youtube Channel.
Antwerp
- A port in northern Belgium (Flemish), on the Scheldt River
- Known for diamond industry as well as chocolate, the place where the first chocolate bar was invented
Paul Hollywood City Bakes
If you have watched The Great British Baking Show, you will recognize Paul Hollywood. He visits Antwerp to check out some of the best bakeries in Europe.
Polychronis Top 10 Antwerp
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Ghent
- Known for being one of Belgium’s medieval treasures, it is also a cultural city defined by music, theatre, film and visual arts.
- It is located only 60 kilometres far from Brussels and can be easily reached by car or by train.
Ghent in 3 Minutes
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Visit Ghent ~ Wolter's World
Mark continues his Belgium trip through Ghent and shares the do’s and don’ts. Grab his other videos and subscribe to get the latest as he travels all through the U.S. and rest of the world.
Virtual Walking Tour ~ Bruges
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