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    Bruges - Wikipedia

    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. It is the sixth most populous city in the country. The area of the whole city amounts to more than 14,099 hectares (140.99 km ; 54.44 sq miles), including 1,075 hectares off the … See more

    The earliest mention of the location's name is as Bruggas, Brvggas or Brvccia in AD 840–875. Afterwards, it appears as Bruciam and … See more

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    The municipality comprises following sub-municipalities:
    • The historic city centre of Bruges, Sint-Jozef See more

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    Bruges has motorway connections in all directions:
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    Bruges is a centre for education in West Flanders. Next to the several common primary and secondary schools, there are a few colleges, like … See more

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    Bruges was a location of coastal settlement during prehistory. This Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement are unrelated to medieval city … See more

    The medieval architecture in Bruges is mostly intact, making it one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. The "Historic Centre of Bruges" has been a UNESCO See more

    Between 1998 and 2016, Bruges hosted the start of the annual Tour of Flanders cycle race, held in April and one of the biggest sporting … See more

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  9. The top sights in Bruges - Visit Bruges

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