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    Vlissingen , historically known in English as Flushing, is a municipality and a city in the southwestern Netherlands on the former island of Walcheren. With its strategic location between the Scheldt river and the North Sea, Vlissingen has been an important harbour for centuries. It was granted city rights in 1315. … See more

    The municipality of Vlissingen consists of the following places:
    • City: Vlissingen
    • Villages: Oost-Souburg, Ritthem, and West-Souburg See more

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    The derivation of the name Vlissingen is unclear, though most scholars relate the name to the word … See more

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    The fishermen's hamlet that came into existence at the estuary of the Schelde around AD 620 has grown over its 1,400-year history into the … See more

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  2. WebJul 1, 2020 · Things to Do in Vlissingen, The Netherlands: See Tripadvisor's 9,734 traveler reviews and photos of Vlissingen tourist …

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      Vlissingen’s harbor was so significant throughout history that the city received its own English name. In fact, Flushing, New York was named after Vlissingen. The city of Vlissingen dates back to 620AD. Since that time, it has grown to become the third most important seaport in the Netherlands.
      It was granted city rights in 1315. In the 17th century Vlissingen was a main harbour for ships of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). It is also known as the birthplace of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter . Vlissingen is mainly noted for the yards on the Scheldt where most of the ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy ( Koninklijke Marine) are built.
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      Take a stroll along the Netherlands’ longest prom, spend your evenings on the beach, engross yourself in the history of the Vlissingen, or shop in its many charming shops and boutiques. Discover the all-in-one city! Vlissingen is situated at the mouth of the Westerschelde and is a port city to the core. You can almost touch the passing ships.
      Vlissingen can be reached via train, boat or bus. Water taxis are also available. Once you arrive in Vlissingen, you can explore the city on foot, or you can rent a bicycle. There are two railway stations in town, and Vlissingen is the last stop on the Roosendaal-Vlissingen line.
    • WebVlissingen is a historic and modern seaport at the mouth of the Westerschelde. Enjoy the longest promenade in the Netherlands, the maritime museum, the art route, the cinema and the Film by the Sea …

    • WebApr 7, 2024 · Vlissingen, gemeente (municipality), southwestern Netherlands. It is situated on the southern coast of Walcheren, at the mouth of the Western Schelde (Scheldt) estuary. A medieval trading town with …

    • WebVlissingen ] ⓘ; Zeelandic: Vlissienge), historically known in English as Flushing, is a municipality and a city in the southwestern Netherlands on the former island of Walcheren. With its strategic location between the …

    • WebVlissingen is een historische en moderne havenstad aan de Westerschelde, met een beschermd stadsgezicht, een nieuw stadsdeel en een boulevard met restaurants en terrassen. Ontdek de maritieme …