Bruges
Sign in to saveBruges ( , ; ; ) is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders, in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located in the northwest of the country, and is the sixth most populous city in Belgium. The predominant language is Dutch (West Flemish).
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Bruges is the capital and largest city of West Flanders province in Belgium's Flemish Region, making it the sixth most populous city in the country. Located in northwestern Belgium, it is primarily Dutch-speaking, with residents using the West Flemish dialect.
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- Etymology
- History
- Origins
- Golden age (12th to 15th centuries)
- Decline after 1500
- 19th century and later revival
- Geography
- Climate
- Landmarks, arts, and culture
- Craft
- Entertainment
- Museums and historic sites (non-religious)
- Religion and religious landmarks
- Transport
- Road
- Railway
- Air
- Public city transport
- Cycling
- Port
- Demographics
- Sport
- Education
- In popular culture
- Notable people
- Literature
- Film
- Town twinning policy
- Notes
- Further reading
- External links
Bruges ( , ; ; ) is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders, in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located in the northwest of the country, and is the sixth most populous city in Belgium. The predominant language is Dutch (West Flemish).
The area of the whole city amounts to more than 14,099 hectares (140.99 km2; 54.44 sq. miles), including 1,075 hectares off the coast, at Zeebrugge (from , meaning 'Bruges by the Sea'). The historic city center is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO. It is oval and about 430 hectares in size. The city's total population is 117,073 (1 January 2008). The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of and had a total of 255,844 inhabitants as of 1 January 2008.