brugge
states: [belgium]
category: cultural
year: 2000
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 51.2089100000, 3.2252700000
last visited: 2019
unesco id: 996
world heritage site: 996
The Historic Centre of Brugge, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Belgium, is a remarkably preserved medieval cityscape celebrated for its cultural and architectural value. Dating back to the Middle Ages, its cobblestone streets, canals, and Gothic buildings—including churches and merchant houses—reflect its past as a thriving trade hub. Inscribed by UNESCO in 2000, it offers a window into Europe’s medieval urban life, with landmarks like the Belfry standing as enduring symbols of its heritage. Today, it remains a living testament to Belgium’s historical legacy.
