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Sint-Janshospitaal Bruges, 11th-century hospital with a medical museum & works by Early Netherlandish painter Hans Memling. Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis City Hall has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Markt Market square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.