Bruges • VIARAMI

Bruges canal with tourist boat and medieval buildings.

Bruges is a Flemish city in the northwest of Belgium. Because of the old town centre with its canals, the city also bears the nickname Venice of the North.

Whether the medieval town is really comparable with the Italian city is a matter of opinion. The old town, which is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe, is beautiful anyway. In 2000, the Historical Centre was therefore recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Gray canal-side building in Bruges, Belgium, with a red flag.

Bruges canal with tourist boat and historic buildings.

Belfry of Bruges, Belgium, with adjacent brick building.

Church tower in Bruges, Belgium, seen from a low angle between brick buildings.

Sint-Salvatorskathedraal cathedral in Belgium, low-angle view of brick tower and part of the church.

Bruges, Belgium brick building with multiple gables and arched windows.

Ornate stone building in Bruges, Belgium.

Low-angle view of a stone church in Bruges, Belgium, featuring a tall tower and intricate architectural details.

Stone statue of Madonna and child in Bruges, Belgium.

Close-up of the top of a monument in Bruges, Belgium, featuring a statue of a man with a sword and shield.

Bronze bust of Frank Van Acker, mayor of Bruges, in front of a brick building.

Horse-drawn carriage on cobblestone street in Bruges, Belgium.

Statue of Jan van Eyck and his brother Hubert van Eyck in Bruges market square.

Bruges Grote Markt with cafes and restaurants under green awnings.

Grote Markt, Bruges

Large painting depicting a regal family in medieval clothing.

Blurred motion photo of two figures kissing, set against a background of trees.

In 2008, the Belgian city was the setting for the black comedy crime film “In Bruges”. The movie is about two hit men who have to hide from their boss. The film got the title “Brügge sehen… und sterben?” in Germany which means roughly “To see Bruges… and die?

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