Bedside mural,Hotel Marcel.
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Brussels

An affordable boutique hotel in Europe’s best-preserved medieval city

This is the perfect base to explore this beautiful,historic Belgian city or as a rest stop on a longer European trip.

  • byShaney Hudson
In 2018 visitor numbers to Bruges reached a record high of 8.3 million

Despite battling overtourism,this beautiful European city can be magical

Bruges is an incredibly rich cultural destination during the day. But stay overnight,and you’ll find the city retains a magical,almost timeless quality.

  • byShaney Hudson
Top quality Belgium chocolate.

Belgium,Bruges:The story behind the best chocolate

The secret to making the finest chocolate is revealed in a Bruges museum.

  • byDavid Whitley
Belgian fries.

Where do french fries originally come from? The Frietmuseum in Bruges reveals all

French fries did not,in fact,originate in France.

  • byKristie Kellahan
A gondolier surveys the Venice cityscape.

Tour Europe's great canal cities:Water worlds

Many cities can claim the title'Europe's other Venice'. And you can reach them all on an outstanding train journey.

  • byAnthony Dennis
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Night image of north side of Market Square,with enchanting street cafes,meeting place of the Bruge.

In Bruges,Belgium travel guide:A behind the scenes look

You've seen the film,now see the city. Ute Junker explores Belgium's prettiest town.

  • byUte Junker
Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce.

Six of the best canal hotels

Any stay is special when there is water right on your doorstep.

  • byShaney Hudson
San Sebastian

The world's top 10 best small towns

The world's greatest city? Who cares? Bigger isn't always better - here are some the world's best bite-sized destinations...

Snowglobes at Christmas market,Vienna.?

Dreamy white Christmas

If you think the festive season is missing its magic,a wander through some of Europe's best Christmas markets will do wonders for your yuletide spirit,says Brian Johnston.

Bruges

Twenty reasons to visit Bruges

From churches and museums to chocolate and windmills,this is the best on offer in Bruges.

  • byShaney Hudson