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Brugge
April-June and September for mild weather and thinner crowds than midsummerBest time
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Bruges is a canal-laced medieval city in Belgium, its historic centre preserved almost intact and listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The Belfry, Markt square and Church of Our Lady anchor a compact core known for lace-making, chocolate shops and small independent breweries, with canal boat trips a standard way to see it.
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Bruges is a canal-laced medieval city in Belgium, its historic centre preserved almost intact and listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The Belfry, Markt square and Church of Our Lady anchor a compact core known for lace-making, chocolate shops and small independent breweries, with canal boat trips a standard way to see it.
Country: BelgiumLanguage: Dutch, FrenchCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Bruges is a canal-laced medieval city in Belgium, its historic centre preserved almost intact and listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The Belfry, Markt square and Church of Our Lady anchor a compact core known for lace-making, chocolate shops and small independent breweries, with canal boat trips a standard way to see it.
Best forCouples, short breaks, architecture and chocolate lovers
When to goApril-June and September for mild weather and thinner crowds than midsummer
Getting aroundCompact centre walkable in an hour; bikes widely rented; cars restricted in the core
Where to stayHistoric centre near the Markt for walking distance to sights and canals
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