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 passion for good living. And it hides some sweet surprises.
The Flemish who live in this part of Belgium call this city “Brugge,” but the French half of the country (and English speakers) call it “Bruges.” Either way, the name comes from the Viking word for “wharf.” In other words, it’s been a trading center for a long time.
