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Bree (Dutch pronunciation: ⓘ; French: Brée, French pronunciation:) is a city and municipality in the Flemish province of Limburg, Belgium. In December 2021, Bree had a total population of 16,097. The total area is 64.96 km 2 (25.08 sq mi) which gives it a population density of 246 inhabitants per square kilometre (640/sq mi).
- Sint-Michielskerk. Bree’s main church, constructed from yellowy Limburg marl, is dedicated to the city’s patron saint, Michael and mixes Mosan Gothic and neo-Gothic architecture.
- Oud Stadhuis. The genteel building with the pediment south of the central Vrijthof square is Bree’s former town hall. This now holds a branch of Oxfam and the city’s tourist office on its ground floor, while upstairs there’s a museum with a wild diversity of objects from Bree’s past.
- Sint-Michielscollege (Stadhuis) On the central Vrijthof square, Bree’s city hall is housed in a former Augustinian monastery building dating back to 1659.
- Vrijthof. Bree’s cute central square is bounded to the north by the dignified city hall. The name Vrijthof comes from a walled graveyard that once took up part of this space.
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Apr 18, 2021 · Discover the delights of the Sint-Maartensheide nature reserve near Bree in the province of Limburg. Three walks of varying distances. I’ve always wanted to visit Bree. It’s the most westerly settlement of Men in all of Middle-Earth. Indeed, the only area of Middle-Earth where Men and Hobbits dwelt side by side in peace.
This table shows an overview of the protected heritage sites in the Flemish town Bree, Belgium. This list is part of Belgium's national heritage . Object. Status?
Bree is a municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg . In 2007, 14515 people lived there. [1] It is at 51° 08 North, 05° 35 East. [2] References. ↑ "Werkelijke bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2007 / Population de droit par commune au 1 janvier 2007 (.xls)". Archived from the original on 2008-11-23. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
Jul 31, 2017 · Location. Vrijthof 10, 3960 BREE. The tourist office is responsible for attracting and welcoming tourists, both individually and in groups, organizing tourist events, and developing new tourist.
Jan 1, 2024 · The city hall of Bree is a former Augustinian monastery (1659) that has been fully renovated and restored. It has become a gem of modern techniques combined with respect for the historical character of the building. Besides the city hall, there is a baroque chapel (1717).
