The mayor of Bruges isn’t thrilled about the city’s booming tourism. The medieval Belgian city has been seeing an influx of visitors in recent years – 8.3 million in 2018 alone – but Mayor Dirk De ...

Bruges, or Brugge in Dutch, is the capital and largest city of West Flanders in northwest Belgium. Once a thriving seaport, ...

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Inhabitants of Belgium's cobblestone-and-canal city of Bruges are clear: summertime tourism has hit capacity. "It's really reached a red line now," says one, 55-year-old architect Arnout Goegebuer, as ...

BRUGES, Belgium – The idea may have seemed mad, but after all, the beer is called the Madman of Bruges, or Brugse Zot in Dutch. With the help of crowdfunding efforts among some 400 Madman fans, the ...

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 ...

Mechelen is an excellent alternative to Bruges for those looking to avoid crowds of tourists. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto Bruges is one of the most popular city destinations in Europe, especially ...

Bruges tourist authorities are encouraging tourists to see beyond the centre of the city, and visit at offpeak times - Copyright AFP Alberto PIZZOLI Bruges tourist ...

Inhabitants of Belgium’s cobblestone-and-canal city of Bruges are clear: summertime tourism has hit capacity. “It’s really reached a red line now,” says one, 55-year-old architect Arnout Goegebuer, as ...