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The Grote Markt, the Belfry and the City Hall The Grote Markt in Kortrijk has something to suit every taste. Right in the middle of the square is the Belfry (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a remnant of the medieval cloth hall. At the top are the famous bell strikers Manten and Kalle, and the spire houses the 48-bell carillon. The Grote Markt also features the City Hall, in late Gothic Renaissance style. The façade features statues of the Counts of Flanders. Inside, you will discover the splendid aldermen’s hall and council chamber with sculpted mantelpieces. The Gothic hall houses a modern mural on the Battle of the Golden Spurs by Jan van Imschoot.
Broel Towers These medieval towers, together with the Artillery Tower, are all that remains of the city’s old fortifications. The towers were built in the 14th and 15th centuries and are connected to one another by the Broel bridge. The Broel Towers are currently being restored. The Broel towers are a landmark on Kortrijk’s skyline.
the Artillery Tower, the Church of Our Lady and Count’s Chapel and the Saint-Martin’s Church
The Artillery Tower is one of the few remains of the city’s medieval fortress. This tower dates back to the 14th century and was originally used as a tower for drinking water. The first bricks in the Church of Our Lady’s long history were laid in the 13th century. In 1370, Count Lodewijk van Maele had the Count’s Chapel built as his personal mausoleum. This chapel has been equipped with a new touch screen that relates the history of the chapel, offers an overview of the magnificent wall paintings of the Counts of Flanders and provides background on the statue of Saint Catherine (a recognised masterpiece!). Today the church contains a number of important treasures such as ‘The Erection of the Cross’ by Anthony Van Dijck.
‘K in Kortrijk’ is the new and prestigious 34,000-m² shopping centre. The complex puts Kortrijk back on the map as a pleasant shopping town. K in Kortrijk sits alongside the city’s shopping streets. Here you can find every kind of shop imaginable, from major chains to unique boutiques. In short, shopping in Kortrijk has something for everyone!
06 ALLER RETOUR Photo Exhibition
02 The Beguinage site,
Since 1998, the Beguinage has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Beguinage dates back to the 13th century. Here you can stroll past the small houses and visit the courtyard of Saint Matthews Chapel.
05 K in Kortrijk and the
04 The Battle of the Golden Spurs Kortrijk 1302 tells the tale of the most significant battle in the history of Kortrijk, the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302, in which an army of Flemish peasants defeated a force of heavily armed French cavalry. In the exhibition “Woelige stad” (City of Unrest), you will discover Kortrijk’s past in a lifelike presentation. Even further, on the Groeningekouter, you will find the Groeninge Monument where you can admire the statue of the Virgin of Flanders. She is trying to restrain the Flemish Lion, which has broken free of its shackles.
9 March - 9 June 2013
Discover completely new work from three generations of photographers in the Budafabriek! Carl De Keyzer (Kortrijk, 1958) is a member of the renowned Magnum collective and the author of several successful photography books. For Aller Retour, De Keyzer is adapting the images that he produced for Moments before the flood. In cooperation with the Digital Arts & Entertainment Department at HOWEST University College in Kortrijk, his 2D photos are being converted to 3D, and gaming elements are being added to them!
Stephan Vanfleteren (Kortrijk, 1969) is well-noted for his black & white photography. Vanfleteren is premiering a whole new series of photos as well as a book during the Aller Retour exhibition at the Budafabriek. The Groeninge Gate, from 1908, which bears the inscription “1302 - Groeningheveld”, leads onto ‘t Plein, formerly the training ground of the 17th century military.
Bieke Depoorter (Kortrijk, 1986) earned international recognition with the 2009 Magnum Expression Award for her school final project entitled Ou Menya.
The Saint-Martin’s Church dates back to the 12th century and has been repeatedly rebuilt and restored over the centuries. Inside you can find precious works of art. The church tower houses Kortrijk’s first full 19th century carillon.
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07 Buda Island: Buda Tower,
Budascoop, Broel Museum, Budapark and Budafabriek
Buda Island lies between the arms of the river Leie, offering plenty for artistically-minded visitors to the city. This entertainment-rich district of Kortrijk includes such distractions as the Buda Tower; a platform for artists of all sorts to do what they do best. © www.henderyckx.com
Do you have a few hours to spare, and want to get to know our city better and soak in a little culture? We have lined up 10 amazing, not-to-be-missed locations and activities for you.
The Broelmuseum will be exhibiting new scans of glass plates made by the earliest Kortrijk photographers, which have never been made public until now.
The Budascoop cinema offers the chance to enjoy the best non-commercial films. Buda Island also features the Broel Museum, with expressive art from the Kortrijk region from the 16th century to today. Its in-house historical collection contrasts with works from modernday artists in temporary exhibitions. In the Budapark, people of all ages can relax in the beautiful setting of the Leie river.
In July and August, the Buda park turns into a beach with a sunbathing area. The former De Smet – De Jaegere textile factory has been converted into a creative space known as the Budafabriek. This space will become the factory of the future, a place where designers, artists, students and entrepreneurs will work side-by-side. Responsibility for renovating the old building was assumed by the architectural firm of Flemish Government Architect Peter Swinnen. A pentagonal addition was built onto the street side of the building in order to increase its visibility. The 3,000 square-metre factory has space for exhibitions, workshops and company product presentations. It represents the final phase of Buda Island’s urban renewal project.
By relaying the banks of the Leie, the city is looking to profile itself still further as a green city to bring people closer together in a pleasant and green environment. The seven newly designed bridges aim to further reinforce the city’s own individual character. Each bridge is unique and can be used to get one’s bearings. They are all suspended seven metres above the surface of the water, and five of them have already been completed (the Westelijke Ring bridge, the Dam bridge, the Groeninge bridge, the College bridge and the Noord bridge). The Buda bridge is currently under construction and the Reep bridge is still in the design phase.
ARGUS Walking Rally
This walking rally will be an alternative way for you to experience the city. You’ll hear a captivating tale about forgotten places, extraordinary buildings and their residents, green oases and surprising little nooks and crannies of the city. Beginning in early May and running through 31 August 2013, both young and old are invited to solve contest questions during the rally with the help of the free rally guide. This should make it even more captivating! You are always welcome to set out and tour the city afterwards. Survey the city with “Argus eyes” just like a modern-day Sherlock Holmes.
Winner Award ‘Garden of Excellence’ The rose garden is situated at the heart of the historical green of ’t Hooghe Castle’s park. This park, of over three hectares in size and more than 125 years old, includes several remarkable trees. In 1959, a section of the park was turned into a rosarium. The rose garden includes an experimental garden where over 100 new rose creations from European breeders are planted every year, a demonstration garden displaying rose varieties that are currently doing well, and a historical garden showing how the rose have evolved over the centuries.
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