Which Belgian city is nicknamed the Venice of the North, and has a World Heritage historic centre?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Bruges, a medieval city of canals in West Flanders
- Step 1: The nickname refers to the canals. Step 2. The city is Bruges, whose historic centre was listed in 2000. Answer: Bruges. Why not the others: Ghent has canals but the nickname belongs to Bruges, and Liège and Namur are in Wallonia.
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