Bruges, known as Brugge in Dutch, is the capital of West Flanders in Belgium’s Flemish Region. The city is famous for its ...

NOTE FROM RICK: As we've had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here's a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe at ...

Bruges, which gets Rick Steves' vote for the sweetest town in Belgium, has a passion for chocolate. You'll be tempted by display windows all over town. The center of the old city contains an ...

The historic city center is where you will find most tourists exploring Bruges, as that is where many of the top attractions are located. But head to some lesser-known districts for a more quiet and ...

BRUGES, Belgium — Walking through central Bruges is like a romantic journey into the past. With centuries-old gabled buildings lining a web of canals and cobblestone streets, the vibe is ...

Visiting the famous Belfry may no longer be so simple, as Bruges is the latest European city to make moves regarding tourism restrictions. The Belgian city is a popular stop along European grand tours ...

A compact and walkable city with numerous car-free streets, it’s “a place that captures the hearts of all who visit,” said Nathalie Van Gastel, director of Flanders for Belgium Sotheby’s International ...

"It's really reached a red line now," says one, 55-year-old architect Arnout Goegebuer, as he sits inside a cafe, peering out a window across a packed outside terrace. "We don't need more tourists ...

BRUGES, Belgium — A couple of years ago, officials in this medieval Flemish gem were worried about Bruges becoming a tourist trap; now they're terrified that visitors won't be back. Before the ...

According to tradition, Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders, brought several drops of Christ's blood from Jerusalem during a crusade in 1150. The relic has since been preserved in the Holy Blood ...

Located in northwest Belgium, Bruges is the capital and largest city of West Flanders. The city is renowned for its ...