Burg Square Buildings Bruges Editorial Image

Burg Square buildings Bruges. The tower in the background is the Belfort van Brugge a medieval bell tower with 366 steps leading to views, plus treasure chamber & 47-belled carillon. 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 square Market features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.