Associations to the word «Bruges»

Wiktionary

BRUGES, proper noun. Capital city of the province of West Flanders, Belgium.

Dictionary definition

BRUGES, noun. A city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction.

Wise words

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