Veurne

Also known as Furnes

Veurne (; , ) is a city and municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the town of Veurne proper and the settlements of , , , , , Houtem, , , Wulveringem, and .

Key facts

Belgium municipality.name: Veurne
Belgium municipality.type: city
Belgium municipality.picture: Grote Markt, Veurne (DSCF9659-DSCF9664).jpg
Belgium municipality.picture legend: Veurne market square
Belgium municipality.map: Veurne West-Flanders Belgium Map.svg
Belgium municipality.map legend: Location of Veurne in West Flanders
Belgium municipality.arms: Blason ville be Veurne.svg
Belgium municipality.flag: Flag of Furnes, Belgium.svg
Belgium municipality.province: West Flanders
Belgium municipality.arrondissement: Veurne
Belgium municipality.nis: 38025
Belgium municipality.mayor

Article

12 sections

Contents

History
Origins up to the 15th century
15th century until the French Revolution
19th and 20th century
Sights
Folklore
Towns
Notable people from Veurne
Honorary citizens
Twin city
References
External links

Veurne (; , ) is a city and municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the town of Veurne proper and the settlements of , , , , , Houtem, , , Wulveringem, and .

==History==