This publication is based on a lecture delivered in the Houtart Hall of the Bruges City Hall for the National Association for Cultural Exchange (Cambridge). The author discusses the preservation of the historic city of Bruges in relation to the needs of its modern inhabitants, addressing issues such as urban conservation, housing, traffic, and contemporary use of historic buildings. The text advocates a balanced approach in which monument protection and modern urban life can coexist sustainably, and is aimed at an international audience interested in heritage cities and cultural exchange.

Andries Van den abeele

An ancient town for modern Inhabitants