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Bruges has significant economic importance, thanks to its port, and was once one of the world's chief commercial cities. [6] [7] Bruges is a major tourism destination within Belgium and is well-known as the seat of the College of Europe, a university institute for European studies. [8]
The Markt (Dutch for "Market") is the central square of Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium.It is located in the city centre and covers an area of about 1 ha (2.5 acres). On the south side of the square is one of the city's most famous landmarks, the 12th-century Belfry.
The belfry, accordingly, is also known as the Halletoren (tower of the halls). Since 1999, the belfry has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a part of the Belfries of Belgium and France serial property. [3] In addition, it is a key component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the historic centre of Bruges, inscribed in 2000. [4]
This gave the fortress a dual purpose: the southern part served a civil purpose and the northern part was religious. When Bruges became a diocese in 1559, Saint Donatian’s Church became a cathedral. [2] [3] The demolition of the cathedral doubled the size of the square to around 1.1 hectares, making it even larger than the Markt. However, it ...
Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Bruges" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
The exchange managers became famous for offering judicious financial advice to the traders and merchants who frequented the building. This service became known as the "Beurze Purse" which is the basis of bourse, meaning an organized place of exchange. Eventually, the building became solely a place for trading in commodities.
Cillian Murphy plays Irish coal merchant Bill Furlong in "Small Things Like These," which is based on a novel that explores dark secrets held by the Irish Catholic Church.
The City Hall (Dutch: Stadhuis ⓘ) of Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium, is a landmark building and the seat of that city. Built in a late-Gothic monumental style between 1376 and 1421, it is one of the oldest city halls in the former Burgundian Netherlands. [1] It is located on Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the centre ...