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Brugge, Belgium
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Historic city centre of Brugge (or Bruges in French) is a World Heritage Site in Belgium. It was inscribed in 2000 during the 24th session of the World Heritage Committee which met in Cairns, Australia, from 27 November to 2 December, 2000. The historic centre, which is oval in shape, is completely encircled by canals. It covers an area of 410 hectares wrapped over by a buffer zone of 168 hectares.
The historic centre of Brugge is regarded as a testimony of the exchange of influences in the development of architecture, in particular the brick Gothic style. It is also lauded for the innovative artistic influences in medieval painting. The structures within the centre of Brugge is an outstanding ensemble illustrating significant stages in the commercial and cultural fields in medieval Europe. Thirdly, it was the birthplace of the Flemish Primitives art style, the cradle for developing the Middle Age painting style of artists such as Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling.
Photos of Historic Centre of Brugge
Public Square
Town square, Brugge
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Brugge town square
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Belfry of Brugge
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Brugge town hall
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Churches in Brugge / Bruges
Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk (Church of Our Lady), Brugge
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St Salvator Kathedraal, Brugge
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Sint-Annakerk (St Anne Church), Brugge
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Jeruzalemkerk (Jerusalem Church), Brugge
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Heilig Hartkerk (Church of the Holy Heart), Brugge
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Medieval Gates of Brugge / Bruges
Smedenpoort, Brugge
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Kruispoort, Brugge, as seen from inside the city
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Kruispoort, as seen from outside the city
Author: Wolfgang Staudt (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Street scenes in Brugge / Bruges
A road in Brugge, with Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk) in the background
Author: Wolfgang Staudt (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Dweerstraat, Brugge
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Canals of Brugge
Huidenvettersplein, Brugge
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Spinolarei en Spiegelrei Canals, Brugge
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View of a Brugge canal
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Rozenhoedkaai Canal, Brugge
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What to See in Historic Centre of Brugge
- Groeninge Museum
Brugge's Museum of Fine Arts, the Groeninge Museum houses works from the 14th to the 20th centuries, focusing on works by artists who lived in Brugge. - Heilige Bloed Basiliek
Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic church at Burg Square. It was built in the Gothic style. It got its name because of a holy relic that is houses: a vial of what is believed to be the blood of Christ. - Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk
Church of Our Lady is another Roman Catholic church in Brugge. The tombs of Belgian noblemen including the duke Charles the Bold (1433-1477) and his daughter Mary the Rich (1457-1482) are located in the church ground. The church also houses one of the few sculptures of Michelangelo outside Italy. - The Jerusalem Church
A well-preserved church built by the Adornes family of Genoa, Italy. The church got its name because its design is said to be a copy of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem .
World Heritage Site Inscription Details
Location: N 51 12 32.076 E 3 13 30.972Inscription Year: 2000
Type of Site: Cultural
Inscription Criteria: II, IV, VI
Location
Brugge is located on the west coast of Belgium, near the border with the Netherlands.Visiting Historic Centre of Brugge
Your base for visiting this World Heritage Site is Brussels. From there you can make your preparations to visit Brugge. Here's a list of hotels in Brussels and hotels in Brugge. Click here also for a full list of hotels in Belgium or hotels worldwide. If you prefer budget accommodation in hostels, guesthouses or inns, check out hostels worldwide for budget accommodation providers with online booking.Getting there
If you're flying in, you have to go through Brussels, and from there take a train or bus. The main airport is Brussels International while budget airlines use Brussels South Airport at Cherleroi. There are regular trains from Brussels to Brugge. Check details at the NMBS/SNCB website.Return to Belgium's World Heritage Sites
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