Lissewege

Lissewege
Sub-municipality of Bruges
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Coat of arms
Interactive map of Lissewege
Lissewege Location within Belgium Lissewege Location within West Flanders
Coordinates: 51°17′39″N 3°11′56″E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Bruges
Municipality	Bruges
Area
• Total	26.80 km2 (10.35 sq mi)
Population  (2014-12-31)
• Total	7,412
• Density	276.6/km2 (716.3/sq mi)
Postal codes	8380
Area codes	050

Lissewege (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɪsəˌʋeːɣə]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Bruges located in the province of West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1971. On 1 January 1971, it was merged into Bruges. Lissewege also includes Zeebrugge and Zwankendamme.

Gallery

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  Bell tower of Our Lady's Church (13th century)
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  Statue of Willem van Saeftinghe by Jef Claerhout
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  The Oude Pastoriestraat ("Old Presbytery street")
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  The RV Belgica (A962) in the Boudewijnkanaal near Lissewege