Fun facts about Breda
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Breda was a direct fief of the Holy Roman Emperor in the 11th century.
Breda
Netherlands
Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.
From the “History” section
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The city of Breda obtained a municipal charter in 1252.
Breda
Netherlands
Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.
From the “History” section
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Breda was the site of one of the first panopticon prison establishments, Koepelgevangenis.
Breda
Netherlands
Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.
From the “History” section
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The exclusive TV channel 'BaronieTV' broadcasts the Carnaval events throughout the 'Barony of Breda'.
Breda
Netherlands
Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.
From the “Culture” section
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Breda is the birthplace of several internationally famous electronic dance music artists including Tiësto and Hardwell.
Breda
Netherlands
Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.
From the “Notable residents” section
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Photo: Ralf Roletschek · GFDL 1.2