Bruges facts for kids
Bruges (Dutch: Brugge) is a city in the northwest of Belgium.
It is the capital and largest city of West Flanders. In 2007, 116,982 people lived there.
Bruges is at 51° 12 North, 03° 13 East.
It is a centre of tourism because of its historic medieval city centre. The centre was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is a center of commerce because of its port, Zeebrugge. The movie In Bruges with Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes was made there in 2008.
Images for kids
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The Elly Mærsk, shown here at Zeebrugge port, is currently one of the world's largest container vessels.
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The annual procession of the Holy Blood of Jesus Christ, UNESCO heritage
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The Bonne-Chière windmill
See also
In Spanish: Brujas para niños
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