Bruges

=Bruges=

=__7 facts:__= -Bruges is full of medieval architecture -The most notable monuments are the Memling Museum and the Church of our Lady -There are lots of canals and waterways that are tourist attractions -The bells in the Belfry have been rung for seven and a half centuries. -Bruges is egg-shaped -The city is trying to do away with cars traveling in the historic part of the city -Bruges is known for lace



__Matt h.__
 * Zwin River made for good trade
 * Lots of monuments including Memling museum, Hospital of St. John, Groeningen museum, Church of our Lady, and Shrine of St. Ursula
 * Bruges is known for its tapestries, sculpture, paintings, and lace unparalleled splendor.

Kate C. -Bruges lace is the most famous in the world. It is all hand made and there are more lace shops than restuarants. -The belfry tower is over 83 meters tall -Bruges is called the Venice of th north

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Annie M.S.
-Almost every building in Bruges is of the Gothic architectural style -The oldest pub in Bruges is the Cafe Vlissinghe -The most popular tourist attraction in Bruges is the Church of Our Lady



Websites:
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/lace_making_collecting/38823 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruges