BRUGES, Belgium — A quiet cobblestone street winds through a residential neighborhood in Bruges' historic center. The preserved medieval street pattern and traditional architecture demonstrate the authentic character of the city's residential areas. This intimate streetscape shows how historic infrastructure continues to serve modern residential life.
Photograph by David Coleman. This residential street in Bruges exemplifies the preserved medieval character of the city's neighborhood areas, where historic cobblestone paving and traditional architecture create an authentic urban environment. Away from the main tourist thoroughfares, these quieter streets provide insight into daily life within the UNESCO World Heritage site. The medieval street pattern, unchanged for centuries, demonstrates historic urban planning principles while continuing to serve contemporary residential needs. The cobblestone surface, traditional building facades, and human scale of the streetscape reflect the careful preservation of Bruges' residential heritage, showing how historic infrastructure can successfully accommodate modern living while maintaining its medieval character.
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Location: Arrondissement Brugge, Flanders, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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