Canals of Bruges, Belgium (© Domingo Leiva/Getty Images)

【July 25 2014】It seems just about every sizeable city in Europe enjoyed a heyday as an economic powerhouse at some point in its history. Bruges’ time was the 12th through 15th centuries, when its coastal location and canal system made it one of the most important commercial centers of Europe.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..