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Bruges, Belgium, is urging tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from its historic center. The city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, loses 50-70 cobblestones monthly due to tourists taking them as souvenirs. This practice, costing €200 per square meter to repair, also poses safety hazards. The city is exploring deterrents like fines and cameras.
Courtesy: Sophie-May Williams
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