The medieval Belgian town of Bruges attracts hordes of day-trippers – but don't let that keep you away. While the ultimate sight is the quaint town itself, the city also entertains with an infectious ...

Belgian officials from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of the largest and busiest ports in Europe, visited the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor and the Port of Chicago on a trade mission.

But silt soon began to clog the harbor, and most trade eventually moved to the port at Antwerp. By the 16th century, Bruges’ golden age was over.

Come summer, it won’t just be water flowing under the streets of the Belgian city of Bruges – a two-mile pipeline exclusively for beer is under construction.

While Bruges is one of Belgium's top destinations, this little-known spot is a tranquil escape from the tourist crowds, boasting gardens and historic buildings.

Bruges thrived in the 14th and 15th centuries due to viable waterways and well-off merchants. By the 19th century, the aquatic lifeline was silted, so growth slowed and the city slumbered like a ...

Another city has fallen victim to the scourge of tourism. This time, it’s the popular Belgian pitstop of Bruges, an UNESCO World Heritage city known for its medieval buildings and nicknamed the ...

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Bruges is the latest European destination to crack down on overtourism. Find out what the historic Belgium city is doing to limit crowds.

From holy vials to storied works of art, discover myths and legends on a walking tour of the Belgian city.

The people of Bar Harbor, Venice, Bruges, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Palma de Mallorca, Santorini, Key West, the Norwegian fjords and more all benefit and welcome tourists.