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bruges

/bruːʒ/

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noun

/bruːʒ/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее город на северо-западе Бельгии, исторически являвшийся ведущим членом Ганзейского союза в XIII веке, соединённый каналом с Северным морем и известный своей хорошо сохранившейся средневековой архитектурой и каналами.

A proper noun referring to a city in northwestern Belgium, historically a leading member of the Hanseatic League in the 13th century, connected by canal to the North Sea, and known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and canals.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. City in BelgiumB1formal

    A historic city in northwestern Belgium, known for its canals, medieval architecture, and as a major tourist destination. It was a prominent member of the Hanseatic League in the 13th century.

    ruБрюгге

    • Bruges is often called the 'Venice of the North' because of its many canals.
    • We visited the Markt square in Bruges, which is surrounded by beautiful medieval buildings.
    • The city of Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage site.