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Bruges, town center<br> Western Europe picture - Late afternoon in Market Square. This building is the Civic Center. Bruges was a major trading center of Europe over 500 years ago. In the 14th century, the population was equal to London's. When Bruge's river to the sea silted up, the city became almost dead. Lack of progress resulted in it keeping it's original plan. It was rediscovered by tourists during the 20th century, and now it depends heavily on tourism. This city alone would be a good reason visit Belgium.
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Late afternoon in Market Square. This building is the Civic Center. Bruges was a major trading center of Europe over 500 years ago. In the 14th century, the population was equal to London's. When Bruge's river to the sea silted up, the city became almost dead. Lack of progress resulted in it keeping it's original plan. It was rediscovered by tourists during the 20th century, and now it depends heavily on tourism. This city alone would be a good reason visit Belgium.
Western Europe
