The History of Leith

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May 19, 2008

BRUGES : The history of Bruges

Bruges (Brugge) was founded in the 9th century by Vikings who settled here at the end of the little river ‘de Reie’. The name Bruges is probably derived from the old-Scandinavian word ‘Brygga’, which means ‘harbor, or mooring place’. Because of the proximity of the North Sea, the settlement very quickly became an important international harbor. for more click here

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