CREATIVE ON THE LEIE Discover Contents

Historic Kortrijk 5 Creative City on the Leie 9 Shopping in Kortrijk 14 Kortrijk City of Music 17 Hotspots outside the City Centre 18 Food and Drink 20 Walking, Cycling and Boating 22 Map 24 Kortrijk Practical 26 Historic buildings, a bustling city in flux, full of hidden gems. There’s plenty of reasons to visit our creative city on the Leie. This guide takes you on a magical mystery tour while giving you a taste of Kortrijk. There’s no doubt you’ll be back for more!

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Historic Kortrijk 5 Creative City on the Leie 9 Shopping in Kortrijk 14 Kortrijk City of Music 17 Hotspots outside the City Centre 18 Food and Drink 20 Walking, Cycling and Boating 22 Map 24 Kortrijk Practical 26

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4 Historic Kortrijk

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Kortrijk is one of ’s oldest with a rich history. From the Roman settlement of Cortoriacum, along the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302 to the heart of the industry. The city’s rich past is reflected in its streetscape with the following highlights:

The Grote Markt, the historic City Hall Sint-Maartenskerkhof 3 and the Belfry 1 This former churchyard (until 1807), to the left of the The welcoming Grote Markt is definitely worth a stop. church, is today an intimate little square with excellent The pavement cafés overlooking the Belfry (Unesco catering facilities, the perfect setting for a pleasant World Heritage) and the beautiful historic City Hall, open summer’s evening. to visitors in the summer, are the ideal place to put your feet up during your visit to the city. Jozef Vandaleplein 4 St Martin’s Church 2 This square is situated to the right of St Martin’s Church, where new catering establishments and shops add a Altered several times over the years, this 12th-century splash of colour. In July and August, this square, together church prides itself on a wealth of valuable works of art, with the St Martin’s Churchyard, form the backdrop to including church textiles and silverware dating back to atmospheric summer markets. the 16th to 19th centuries. The church tower was rebuilt after the 1862 fire and houses a fully-fledged 19th-cen- The Béguinage 5 tury . The Neo-Baroque rotunda chapel leads to the devotional chapel, the ‘Kelderke Gods’ (God’s cave), Skirting the lively city centre is the peaceful Unesco which comes highly recommended. You should definitely world heritage site of St Elizabeth Béguinage, founded climb the 240 steps of the tower if you can. The panora- in 1238. Feel free to stroll past the pocket-sized houses, mic view is simply to die for. the Gothic St Matthew’s Chapel and the Grand Mistress’s charming house. The beautiful experience centre navigates you interactively through the many centuries of history.

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O.L.VROUWESTRAATDEKEN ZEGERPLEIN Did you know?

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BEGIJNHOF BEGIJNHOFPARK

KAPITTELSTRAAT BEGIJNHOFSTRAAT Every now and then, you will come across signs depicting this

SINT-MAARTENSKERKHOF logo. They refer to the extensive works that Kortrijk will be undertaking .

HISTORISCH HART › For more information, please visit www.Kortrijk.be/historischhart VAN KORTRIJK HERAANLEGGEN

Church of Our Lady 6 were poorly. Only the two Gothic arches on bluestone columns have been preserved of the original hospital. Tucked away in the historical inner city, the 13th-century The chapel with its Baroque façade dates from 1680- Church of Our Lady is certainly worth a visit. The Count’s 1690; the inner courtyard is an oasis of peace. Chapel is one of a kind, just like ’s ‘Raising of the Cross’. Priest-poet was › Budastraat 37 assistant priest in this church from 1872 to 1889. The famous Count’s Chapel accommodates unique portraits Broel Towers and of all the successive Counts of . the lowered banks of the Leie 9

› Deken Zegerplein These remnants of the old city fortifications, which epitomise Kortrijk, were built by the Burgundian dukes

Artillery Tower 7 to protect the city. Notice the arrow and cannon embra- sures, as well as the corbels all around with holes from Once a depot for gunpowder, the Artillery Tower, situated which the enemies were attacked. On the Broel Bridge round the back of the church, dates from the 14th century stands Nepomucenus, the patron saint of sailors and the and is one of the few remnants of the medieval city wall. drowned. The lowered banks of the Leie bring the city closer to the water. The striking terraces with a view of Hospital of Our Lady 8 the Broel towers are a new attraction.

Hospital of Our Lady is one of the country’s oldest hospitals (1211). › Broelkaai- Verzetskaai Originally a hospice, it offered free care for vagrants who

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6 Kortrijk 1302 and Tourism 10 The are brought to life once more in Museum 1302, where you can discover all there is to know about the Battle of the Golden Spurs and the city’s history. This museum also accommodates the tourist information desk.

› More info: 1302.be (1302 can be visited until November 2021) Begijnhofpark

Begijnhofpark 11 Once the garden of Groeninge Abbey, this spacious, open 11 park is located in the very heart of the historic centre. These days, it is used for open-air events.

‘t Plein 12 This former 17th-century army training ground is now a modern park where you can fully unwind, featuring the wooden stands with the central stage, the refreshing fountains and a lovely catering establishment.

Groeningepoort and Virgin of Flanders 13 This park is located on the very spot where in 1302, the Golden Spurs Battle (Guldensporenslag) was fought. Both the gate and the statue were erected to commemorate 600 years of the Battle of the Golden Spurs.

Baggaertshof 14 This hidden gem in the middle of the shopping precinct was founded by the Baggaert sisters in 1638 to house destitute widows and spinsters. The small chapel and the centuries-old herb garden are worth checking out. Baggaertshof is now, since recently, the setting of a 13 creative children’s workshop.

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For many historic highlights, a separate brochure is available that tells you much more. Pop into the tourist office.

› www.toerismekortrijk.be

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The colourful orange bench near BK6 was designed by Danish artist Jeppe Hein and is called Modified Social Bench.

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8 Creative City on the leie 20

Since 2017, Kortrijk has been part of the Horse Stables 17 UNESCO creative cities network, which The former stables of the Tack Brewery are used for is quite an honour. This creativity is leading exhibitions of contemporary art. evident not only in the many events but › Korte Kapucijnenstraat | www.bu-box.be also in the city itself. Buda Tower 18

BK6 15 The old Tack Brewery cooling tower is currently a space that comprises several rehearsal studios. Buda Island is a hive of creative energy, where a diverse While the tower has been completely brought up-to-da- array of organisations active in the culture, education, te, its original features remain evident. care and economy sectors are in full development, as are numerous inspiring student and citizen initiatives. BK6 is › Korte Kapucijnenstraat the gateway to the island and a showcase for creativity in Kortrijk. The island boasts an eatery, a beautiful inner Budascoop 19 garden as well as an exhibition space. In the former Pentascoop, you can enjoy the better › Broelkaai 6 non-commercial films. The beautiful building also serves as a place of work and presentation for contemporary Texture 16 performing artists.

TEXTURE tells the story of the and flax industry. A › Kapucijnenstraat 10 | www.budakortrijk.be story about strong roots that bears witness to top-level professionalism and entrepreneurship, of daring innova- Buda Factory 20 tion and agility and of constantly reinventing oneself. In three rooms, set up in an authentic flax depot (1912), you The old De Smet-De Jaegere textile factory, has been will discover the revolutionary development of the flax converted into a creative hub. The Buda Factory is industry in this region. dubbed the factory of the future where designers, artists, Look, feel, sample, test and discover! students and entrepreneurs create together.

› Noordstraat 28 | www.texturekortrijk.be › Dam 2A

9 10 11 The river Leie, which flows through Skatebowl 22 the city like a lifeline, has regained its With a surface area of no less than 850 m², skateboar- place in the lives of Kortrijk residents. ders and roller skaters can let off steam in this unique skate bowl, the country’s very first skate bowl no less, Hotspots along the water, such as the which was built by the American Team Pain. lowered Leie banks and Buda Beach, › IJzerkaai but also beautiful bridges, further emphasise the city’s creative character. King Albert Park 23 King Albert Park is the perfect stopping point for both Buda Beach 21 cyclists and hikers along the Leie. Central to the park is the Leie monument, where the fallen soldiers of the 1940 The city’s summer hotspot, where residents and visitors Battle of the Leie are commemorated every year. flock to enjoy the sunshine with a delicious drink in hand. › Burgemeester Vercruysselaan › IJzerkaai

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Bridges in Kortrijk 24 The banks of the river Leie have undergone a true metamorphosis over the past 20 years. No fewer than six new bridges have been added, all of which have been designed in a different and original way. The one that stands out is the Collegebrug (photo above), a cycling and walking bridge that snakes across the Leie. The seventh and final bridge, the Reepbrug, will be completed in 2022.

Kortrijk Weide 25 Kortrijk Weide is the new urban district by the water that encompasses a healthy mix of enterprise, sports, learning and relaxation. This new part of Kortrijk is not a secluded site. Green corridors connect it seamlessly with the inner city and the railway station. This district houses a co-creation hub Hangar K, a youth centre Tranzit, an events hall Départ and an events plaza. It enhances the inner city by adding a multifunctional and lively new part to the city. Nelson Mandela Park is the place to be for water fun or a barbecue with friends at the fire pit. The swimming pool is highly recommended, with its spectacular slides and white-water rapids forming the main attraction and providing hours of fun. 25

13 Shopping in Kortrijk

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Shopping in Kortrijk is more than K in Kortrijk 26 just shopping, it’s an experience that Fashionistas can indulge themselves at K in Kortrijk. This fills you with glee. Countless nice hypermodern shopping centre is right in the city centre and offers a mix of living, fashion and digital products. boutiques, shops and concept stores in the city centre may well tempt you. › www.k-in-kortrijk.be Stroll through the shopping precinct or enjoy the offerings of Shopping Centre K in Kortrijk. A complete list of our fine fashion addresses can be found at Did you know? www.toerismekortrijk.be Korte Steenstraat was the first pedestri- anised shopping street in the country in 1962?

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16 Kortrijk City of Music

The fact that Kortrijk is known as West Theatre 27 Flanders’ leading music city is no The Kortrijk Schouwburg puts on more than just music. coincidence. The old music site on It is just about the biggest performing arts centre of South-. The building is conceived as an Conservatoriumplein, which was Italian-style theatre. Over 800 spectators watch the divided into three separate units, stage from a ground floor and three balconies through an immense frame. was transformed into one single music centre in 2017: Track. It houses › Schouwburgplein | www.schouwburgkortrijk.be Wilde Westen, Vlamo, Kortrijk Concert Studio 28 Conservatorium, Respiro Dell’ Arte, This atmospheric concert hall, situated in Track Music West-Vlaanderen, Quindo, Centre, is renowned for its exceptional acoustics and can Chemical Circus, music café Pand.A, accommodate 224 music lovers. VDAB stage technician course and › Conservatoriumplein ATHENA audio production course. If De Kreun 29 that wasn’t enough, the Schouwburg At the end of 2016, vzw De Kreun and vzw Festival van (Theatre) is also located on this square. Vlaanderen merged to form Wilde Westen. This concert and festival organiser wants to appeal to a broad audience within the wider region. Music venue De Kreun can accommodate 600 music fans.

› Conservatoriumplein | www.wildewesten.be

17 Hotspots outside the City Centre

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St Anthony’s Church / Brother Isidore 30 Rose Garden 33 This 19th-century, beautifully painted church is known The international rose garden dates back to 1959 and for the beatified Brother Isidore Deloor and is a much- is located in the gardens of the ‘t Hooghe Castle, along visited place of pilgrimage. Doorniksesteenweg in Kortrijk. In 2003, the gardens were The adjacent Lourdes Cave is an oasis of peace. completely redesigned by the Provincial Council. › Wandelingstraat 33 › Kasteel ‘t Hooghe, Doorniksesteenweg 218 Kortrijk Xpo 31 Met haar 55.000 km² is Kortrijk Xpo één van de grootste beurscentra in België. Xpo is o.a. de thuis van Velofollies, Matexpo en Interieur.

› Doorniksesteenweg 216

Ringshopping Kortrijk Noord 32 With its 55,000 m², Kortrijk Xpo is one of the country’s largest exhibition centres and home to, among others, Velofollies, Matexpo and Interieur. 33

› Ringlaan 34 | www.ringshopping.be

18 But there’s more, much more.

These places in the boroughs are more than worth a visit : Omer Vander Ghinste Brewery in Bellegem, Argendaal Hiking Route in Bellegem, Tonte Chapel in Kooigem en Preetjes Mill in Heule.

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Gourmets and epicureans have come to the right place in Kortrijk, as evidenced by the many restaurants with an excellent Gault & Millau rating.

From delicious gourmet burgers to Michelin-starred restaurants, you will find it all in the creative city on the Leie.

› Visit www.toerismekortrijk.be to find these and other great places.

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Panoramaroute Kortrijk-

Hiking and Biking Toerisme Kortrijk offers numerous hiking and cycling routes that allow you to discover the inner city and the boroughs in a fun way. All these stunning routes are available from the tourist information centre located in the Béguinage Park.

› www.toerismekortrijk.be

Boating Kortrijk is known as the creative city on the Leie, rightfully so. Don’t leave Kortrijk without taking a boat trip on the Leie. Boats can be hired from different boat-hire places.

› More info: www.toerismekortrijk.be

22 Hemelse route Kortrijk-Noord

Op stap door de Landes van Kortrijk Hemelse route Kortrijk-Zuid

Brosenroute Marke Creative City Tour

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25 KORTRIJK PRACTICAL

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Underground parking is inexpensive and the first hour is We are proud of our city and free. Moreover, the parking steward system shows you do everything we can to keep the shortest route to an available parking spot. it clean. That’s why we come If you get the bus driver to exchange your Park & Ride down hard on those who sim- Xpo Ticket (parking), you get free parking + a ticket to and ply litter the streets. The same from the city centre. applies to anyone who throws Park & Bike Wembley - Here you can also take public their cigarette butts on the ground. transport. bus stops nearby. The ride to and from Those caught risk a fine of up to €55. Extra the station is free. There’s no need to buy a ticket. Bicycle ashtray tiles and ashtrays are peppered across the city. lockers are available. Anyone can obtain a case for their cigarette ends free of charge from the reception desk of the City Hall or call › More info: www.parko.be 1777 free of charge.

Bus & Train Signage for pedestrians

For all bus lines and timetables: The pedestrian signposting takes you to all the sights. Each district has its own colour-coding and symbol. › www.delijn.be - 070 22 02 00

Various train connections bring you right to the centre. Historic centre

› www.nmbs.be Shopping and walking district

Cycling Kortrijk Leie banks Buda Island Kortrijk is investing heavily in cycling with, among other things, bicycle repair points, bicycle sheds, bike sharing ... Music and theatre district

› Bike rental: www.mobiel.be | bike sharing: www.mobit.eu Kortrijk Weide

The entire city centre, together with the existing pede- strian zone and the residential areas, has become one Overnight stays large cycling zone of no less than 74 interconnected streets where cyclists become the main users. Cars Kortrijk offers a wide range of accommodation options. are welcome in the bicycle zone, but are not allowed to Hotel • Bed & Breakfast • Holiday homes • Youth Hostel • overtake cyclists and must observe a maximum speed Camper area • Marina. of 30 km/h. Cyclists are allowed to use the entire width of the road (in a one-way street) or lane (in a two-way › For the complete list, please visit www.toerismekortrijk.be street).

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About opening hours, accommodation, hiking routes, guides... :

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