Bruges, Belgium, is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and has a fascinating architectural history. Much of the architecture is left over from the Middle Ages and from 19th century renovations. Sometimes called the Venice of the North, it also contains canals and is home to the port Zeebrugge on the North Sea. It is the second biggest port of Belgium and one Europe's most important ports.
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Tourism Contact
- Address: In&Uit; - Toerisme Brugge, PO Box 744, B-8000 Brugge
- Phone: +32.50.44.46.46
- Fax: +32.50.44.46.45
- Email: toerisme@brugge.be
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Fast Facts
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In Dutch
Brugge
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Country
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Region
Flemish
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Province
West Flanders
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Mayor
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Language spoken
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Currency
Euro
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Country code
+32
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Area code
50
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Time zone
Central European Time (CET)
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Airport code
OST
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Fact:
Founded in ninth century by vikingsTrabel: The History of Bruges
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City population
117,073 (2008)TrekEarth: Bruges
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Climate
Atlantic continentalColonial Voyage: Bruges
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Fact:
Called "The Venice of the North"
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