Photo: Sunset in Antwerp
Photo: Sunset in Antwerp
The Margraviate of Antwerp became part of the Duchy of Brabant in 1190.
After the silting-up of the Zwin and the consequent decline of Bruges, Antwerp grew in importance. At the end of the 15th century the foreign trading houses were transferred from Bruges to Antwerp. During this time, the old Mediterranean trade routes were gradually losing importance and the discovery of new sea routes via Africa to Asia and via the Atlantic to America helped push Antwerp to a position of prominence.
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