Bruges Belgium Tourist Information and Vacation Guide (Brugge)

The historic town of Bruges Belgium (Brugge) is a gorgeous Gothic city located near the Belgium coast. In the 11th century, Bruges was one of the world's largest cities. Today, it is a popular tourist destination that features famous landmarks, tourist attractions and some great museums and art galleries.
	Visitors to Brugge can enjoy bike rides along dykes, strolls through local parks and shopping throughout the town. Bruges is also acclaimed for its great chocolate and local beer. There are excellent hotels, guest houses and B&Bs in central Bruges, near the Brussels Airport and close to the Ostende ferry terminal.
Bruges can be easily reached by train from Brussels, Paris or Amsterdam. The Brussels airport is a short distance away, as is the ferry and "chunnel" to England. Recently, Bruges has become widely known around the globe, thanks to the Hollywood movie "In Bruges" which stars actor Colin Farrell.