Bruges
Belgium
- Safety rating
- 9/10
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October for mild weather and fewer day-trippers.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
A perfectly preserved medieval city, Bruges enchants with cobbled lanes, dreamy canals, and a soaring brick belfry. Gothic architecture, world-class chocolate, and Flemish Primitive paintings make it a fairytale escape.
Top attractions
Climb the Belfry, take a canal cruise, and visit the Markt square and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
Getting around
The compact center is best explored on foot, with canal boats and buses for variety.