This city attracted pilgrims with the story of consecrated Host that would not burn after being vomited by a dying man.
This city attracted pilgrims with the story of consecrated Host that would not burn after being vomited by a dying man. Tugboats called camels helped large ships to cross over the Pompius sandbank north of this city. It is first mentioned in a document from Floris V in 1275, giving the people living here toll privileges. Grain trading here occurred in the Korenbeurs, and this city contains the oldest still running stock exchange. The Alteration was a bloodless coup that replaced its Catholic leadership with Protestants more willing to support William I in the 80 Years' War, and it was during that war this city grew in importance after the fall of Antwerp. For 10 points, name this largest port and current capital of the Netherlands.
This city attracted pilgrims with the story of consecrated Host that would not burn after being vomited by a dying man.
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