Bruges, Belgium: History and Sweet Surprises - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

More info about travel to Belgium: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/belgium In the 14th century, Bruges was an economic powerhouse with a population matching London s. When its sea trade dried up in the 16th century the economy collapsed, but today tourism, and chocolate shops, have rejuvenated this uniquely well-preserved Gothic city. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #bruges Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.