Kortrijk - A Flaxen Past

Kortrijk is the Flemish province of West Flanders, and is the capital of their region. Its location on the River Lea has resulted in the early settlement of the Romans and Gala. In the 15th century, a small village set out in the current path to discovering how to grow the wealth of material for these products, high quality fabrics.

Today, staying at the Hotel Kortrijk guarantee you access to different experiences in the city. The city hosts two UNESCO World Heritage: Beginage and bell tower. From the large car-free downtown, interesting architecture and fascinating look at history, this city offers a lot for your visitors.

member of the National Museum (National Vlasmuseum)

to leave the comfort of your Kortrijk hotel and the city center, behind the experience of how the city made ​​its name. Based on the old 19th Article century farm Etienne Sabbelaan 4, you will learn all about the craft grows flax and linen production. exhibits consist of models, images, tools and various photos from the past. You can watch a slide show on the farm or to admire the exhibits fine linen, beautiful lace, fine embroidery and delicate damask.

Groeningeabdij

within easy walking distance of your fine Kortrijk hotel, you will find Groeningeabdij. This renovated brick building is a local abbey Groening. Built in 1597, contains the history of Kortrijk for the period until the eve of World War II the city dates back to prehistoric times, around 1500 BC and E. It is the Romans to create a settlement here, although the city did not get a charter to the 1190th Among the items on the screen a few references to the rise of the industrial cloth base. Collections include silver, ceramics, and damask.

Broelmuseum (Stedelijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten)

For an overview of how rich the city used to live, you must visit the riverside mansion that contains part of an extensive fine art and museum collections. The museum complex consists of 18 century French classic house and Orangerie and stable. Inside you will find a rich discovery of sculptures and paintings of artists associated with the city.

you can see the works of famous artist, Roeland Savery (1576-1639). He worked for the Emperor Rudof II in Prague. The museum also contains a compilation of ancient pottery. Of particular interest is the presentation of the famous and unique damask. Kortrijik produces fabrics in the 17th and 18 century. Both collections are well-regarded in the world. Archaeology Department completes the museum. You can find it on Broelkaai 6 not far from the many centrally located hotel Kortrijk.

Buying and culture in Flander largest pedestrian mall and outside the

Why not combine shopping and local culture? car without the historic city center is an ideal place to spend some time. Leave your Kortrijik hotel room and behind the head to the main shopping street Lange Steenstraat, Steenpoort, Sint-Jansttraat, Wijngaardstraat and a few squares. Hit the shops and see the sights at the same time!

Be sure that the Gothic church of Notre Dame. This structure has two towers 13th 15th century baroque century interior. Visitors can admire the chapel of the counts, with murals of various princes of Flanders and Forestiers. "Of particular importance is the "Exaltation of the Cross", painted by Anthony Van Dyck in the 1631st Nearby is the famous Beguinage.

For a brief and well-deserved break, take a side trip to visit the 1638 Baggaertshof and sit in the medicinal herb garden. From here you can enjoy the view of 13 historic buildings. You can not go back to your hotel after Kortrijk, or continue to explore other fine places in town. These include the late Gothic-Renaissance town hall, with excellent stained glass windows, murals and interesting facade contains statues of many princes of Flanders. Alternatively, you can wander across the bridge on the river slept. It features a statue of St. Nepomucenus, who is patron drowned. The bridge is also a place Broel Towers. These originated in the Middle Ages. Speyetoren, the south tower from the12th century, and originally made ​​up of the ramparts of the castle. Inghelborchtoren, North Tower, built as a defensive measure against the artillery of time.