about Kortrijk
Kortrijk
The municipality of Kortrijk is part of the Flemish province of West Flanders in Belgium. Set on the river Lys, the city is 42 kilometers from Ghent and 25 kilometers from Lille in France.
Once there, you should definitely head for its main square, where you can admire the Gothic-Renaissance blend of architectural elements on the City Hall's façade. The building stands out with its statues of the Counts of Flanders, while on the belfry nearby you can see a statue of Mercury. The belfry in Kortijk is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you like religious sightseeing, pay a visit to the Saint Martin Church, which dates back to the 13th Century. The temple was rebuilt in the 15th Century after it was burnt down, and is an attractive landmark nowadays. Our Lady of Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk is another church worth visiting, as it's where art lovers can admire a famous van Dyck painting.
Thanks to the Broel Towers and the Our Lady Hospital, tourists in Kortijk are taken back to the Middle Ages, as these buildings are well-preserved and maintained. Art and history lovers have the chance to visit a number of Kortijk's museums, while modern tourists will definitely enjoy its cozy restaurants and delightful cuisine.
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