FLANDERS: THE TRADING HEART OF BELGIUM

BRUGES

Bruges is the largest city and capital of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish region of Belgium.

The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage site of UNESCO

Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, 

such as Amsterdam, it is sometimes referred to as "The Venice of the North". 

Bruges has a significant economic importance thanks to its port.

At one time, it was the "chief commercial city" of the world!

Bruges has most of its medieval architecture intact.

Many of its medieval buildings are notable, including the Chruch of Our Lady, 

whose brick spire reaches 122.3 m (401.25 ft), making it one of the world's highest brick towers/buildings. The sculpture called "Madonna and the Child" which can be seen in the transept, is believed to be Michelangelo's only sculpture to have left Italy within his lifetime.

Bruges' most famous landmark is its 13th-century belfry, housing a municipal carillion comprising 48 bells.

The city still employs a full-time carillonneur, who gives free concerts on a regular basis.

GHENT

Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. 
It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province.
The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys 
and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe. 
Today it is a busy city with a port and a university.
With 240,191 inhabitants in the beginning of 2009, 
Ghent is Belgium's second largest municipality by number of inhabitants. 
The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 1,205 km² (465 sq mi) 
and has a total population of 594,582 as of 1 January 2008, 
which ranks it as the fourth most populous in Belgium. 
Every year the ten-day-long "Ghent Festival" (Gentse Feesten in Dutch) is held. 
About two million visitors attend every year.

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