Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsɪnt ˈɑndris]) is a suburb of Bruges in the province of West Flanders in Belgium.
Sint-Andries | |
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| Coordinates: 51°11′50″N 3°10′49″E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Province |  West Flanders |
| Municipality | Bruges |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.65 km2 (7.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 19,427 |
| • Density | 941/km2 (2,440/sq mi) |
| Source: NIS | |
| Postal code | 8200 |
The Jan Breydel Stadium, where the football teams Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge play, is situated in Sint-Andries. There are also a lot of small castles, built by the nobility in the late 19th century, mostly in woody environments. It contains St. Andrew's Abbey, established in 1100.
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