Belgium · City guides
Bruges
Bruges is a picturesque city in Flanders, the northern part of Belgium. Once Europe's richest city, it is now both cosmopolitan and bourgeois in its compact size. It is mainly known for its exceptionally well-preserved historical centre, which draws over 400,000 tourists annually.
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UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type C/E
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Type C, E · 230 V - Getting around
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Flanders, Belgium · Population: 119K · Calling code: +32
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