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Flanders - Belgium

Battle of the Golden Spurs

The Battle of the Golden Spurs, known also as the Battle of Courtrai was fought on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk (Courtrai) in Flanders. The date of the battle is the official holiday of the Flemish community in Belgium.

Located at 50.829, 3.276 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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1302 in France, Conflicts in 1302, History of Kortrijk, Battles involving Flanders, Battles involving France, Battles of the Middle Ages

Stade Le Canonnier

Stade Le Canonnier is a multi-use stadium in Mouscron, Belgium. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of R.E. Mouscron. The stadium holds 11,300.

Located at 50.734, 3.21108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.510 miles away.
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Football venues in Belgium

Guldensporen Stadion

Guldensporen Stadion is a multi-use stadium in Kortrijk, Belgium. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of K.V. Kortrijk. In the summer of 2008, following the promotion of KV Kortrijk to the Belgian First Division, the capacity of the stadium was increased from 6,896 to around 9,399. The name Guldensporenstadion means "Stadium of the Golden Spurs," a reference to the medieval Battle of the Golden Spurs, fought in Kortrijk in 1302.

Located at 50.8304, 3.24891 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Football venues in Belgium, K.V. Kortrijk

Arrondissement of Menen

The Arrondissement of Menen was a short-lived arrondissement in the present-day Province of West Flanders, Belgium. It was created in 1818 and it already ceased to exist in 1823.

Located at 50.7962, 3.12201 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.514 miles away.
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Former arrondissements of Belgium

Picobrouwerij Alvinne

Picobrouwerij Alvinne is a tiny craft brewery located in the small hamlet of Heule near the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The name of the brewery derives from a female spirit of local folk tales, who can be seen depicted on the brewery's logo and labels.

Located at 50.8502, 3.22949 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.518 miles away.
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Beer and breweries in Belgium

Broeltowers

The Broel Towers are a classified monument and a landmark in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The towers are known as one of the most important symbols of the city.

Located at 50.829, 3.265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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History of Kortrijk, Middle Ages, Medieval architecture, Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, Visitor attractions in West Flanders, Towers in Belgium

Church of Our Lady (Kortrijk)

The Church of Our Lady in Kortrijk was built in 1199 established by count Baldwin I of Constantinople. The church is situated in the historic city centre of Kortrijk.

Located at 50.8292, 3.26722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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History of Kortrijk, Churches in Belgium, Churches in Kortrijk

Kortrijk City Hall

The City Hall of Kortrijk is situated on the main square of the Belgian city of Kortrijk/Courtray. The facade of the late-Gothic, early Renaissance city hall is adorned with the statues of the Counts of Flanders.

Located at 50.8281, 3.26472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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History of Kortrijk, Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, City halls in Belgium, Visitor attractions in West Flanders

Kortrijk railway station

Kortrijk railway station is the main railway station in the Belgian city of Kortrijk and one of the busiest railway stations in Belgium. Its NMBS/SNCB internal code is LK. The station was first inaugurated on 22 September 1839. The following railway lines converge in this railway station: line 66 (Bruges - Kortrijk) and line 75 (Ghent - Moeskroen). Previously, there was also line 83 (Kortrijk - Ronse).

Located at 50.8242, 3.26389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Railway stations in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, Railway stations opened in 1839

Jardin botanique de Tourcoing

The Jardin botanique de Tourcoing (11,900 m²) is a municipal botanical garden and arboretum located at 32 rue du Moulin Fagot, Tourcoing, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. It is open daily; admission is free. The garden was established in 1917 on the site of a former private garden, and has recently been renovated and extended.

Located at 50.7245, 3.1676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.509 miles away.
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Gardens in Nord (French department), Botanical gardens in France

Parc Arboretum du Manoir aux Loups

The Parc Arboretum du Manoir aux Loups (5 hectares) is a private arboretum located at 300 Route de Neuville, Halluin, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. It is open in spring and fall plus summer Saturdays; an admission fee is charged.

Located at 50.7624, 3.1442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.512 miles away.
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Gardens in Nord (French department), Botanical gardens in France

Menen German war cemetery

The Menen German war cemetery is a military cemetery in the Belgian town of Menen territory and partly in Wevelgem. There were nearly 48,000 German soldiers buried from the First World War, making it the largest in Flanders. In between are several crosses and oak and chestnut trees. In the center is an octagonal memorial chapel. The original cemetery was created in 1917. Between 1956-1958, there were 128 small German military cemeteries scattered across Flanders consolidated to four.

Located at 50.8092, 3.15194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.515 miles away.
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World War I memorials in Belgium, World War I cemeteries in Belgium, German War Graves Commission, Belgium in World War I

AZ Groeninge

AZ Groeninge is a large teaching hospital, affiliated with the Flemish KU Leuven Hospital network, in the Belgian city Kortrijk. The hospital is the result of a merger of four hospitals in Courtrai and is in number of beds -in its current form- the fifth largest hospital system in Belgium and second largest in West-Flanders.

Located at 50.8011, 3.26528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.515 miles away.
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Hospitals in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, Hospitals established in 2003

K in Kortrijk

K in Kortrijk is a shopping centre in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The centre, located downtown, was developed by Foruminvest at a cost of €200,000,000. The shopping mall comprises 35,000 sqm of shopping space, 90 shops and a tower with apartments. It is one of the biggest downtown shopping centres in Belgium. The mall opened 11 March 2010. It is currently owned by the German Union Investment Real Estate group.

Located at 50.8267, 3.27028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Kortrijk

Groeningepoort

The Groeningepoort is a monument in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The triumphal arch was built to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of the Golden Spurs and gives access to the Groeningepark, where during the Middle Ages the Groeninge battlefield was situated. In this park you can also find the golden Groeninge Monument. The Groeningepoort was erected in 1908 and has the inscription 1302 – Groeningheveld.

Located at 50.8292, 3.2735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, History of Kortrijk, Gates in Belgium, Monuments and memorials in Belgium, Visitor attractions in West Flanders

Groeninge Monument

The Groeninge Monument is a Monument in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The gilded statue was inaugurated to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of the Golden Spurs. The statue is situated in the Groeningepark, where during the Middle Ages the Groeninge battlefield was situated. In this park one can also find the Groeningegate, a triumphal arch, which gives access to the park. The Groeninge Monument was designed by sculptor Godfried Devreese.

Located at 50.8287, 3.2758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, History of Kortrijk, Gates in Belgium, Monuments and memorials in Belgium, Visitor attractions in West Flanders

Saint Martin's Church (Kortrijk)

The Saint-Martin's Church is the main church and one of the principal Gothic monuments of Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium. The church is dedicated to the saint Martin of Tours and was built between 1390 and 1466. This church was built after the devastation of the first gothic Saint Martin's church, which was located at the place where before a Roman church stood (built in 650).

Located at 50.8276, 3.26833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Churches in Kortrijk, History of Kortrijk, Churches in Belgium, Buildings and structures completed in 1466

De Kreun

De Kreun is a concert hall in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The Dutch term "Kreun" literally translates into English as "groan". It's a concert venue located in the centre of Kortrijk where most of all pop and rock concerts take place. De Kreun also serves as an organisation who supports new musical talent.

Located at 50.825, 3.2609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Concert halls in Belgium, Culture in Kortrijk, Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, Event venues established in 1981, Visitor attractions in West Flanders

Courtray Design Biennale Interieur

The Courtray Design Biennale Interieur (Dutch: Design Biënnale Interieur Kortrijk) is a major international design exhibition that takes place once every two years (in even years) in the Belgian city of Courtray (Kortrijk in dutch). The first Interieur Design Biennale took place in 1968. The Biennale is organised by the Interieur Foundation. Several activities, such as TheYoungDesignersFair, Design at Work, lectures, Superieur, Exterieur etc. are part of it.

Located at 50.8075, 3.27733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.516 miles away.
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Belgian contemporary art, Design events, Art biennials, Culture in Kortrijk, Recurring events established in 1968, Visitor attractions in West Flanders

Broel Museum

The Broel Museum (Broelmuseum) is an art museum located on the Buda Island in Courtray, Belgium. The building is a converted 18th-century neoclassical mansion, located at 6 Broelkaai.

Located at 50.8307, 3.2662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, Culture in Kortrijk, Art museums established in 1981, Neoclassical architecture, 1981 establishments in Belgium, Museums in West Flanders

Schouwburgplein (Kortrijk)

The Schouwburgplein (or Theatre Square in English) is situated in the heart of the city of Kortrijk, Belgium, and is flanked by the municipal theatre (Stadsschouwburg) and several historic buildings. The rectangular square was shaped after the demolition of the old 'Lakenhalle' (Clothes Hall) (built in 1411) which was severely damaged by friendly fire in 1944. The square is situated between the Doorniksestraat and the Havermarkt and occupies an area of 5,060 square metres.

Located at 50.8278, 3.26528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, Squares in Belgium, Visitor attractions in West Flanders

Grote Markt (Kortrijk)

The Grote Markt  listen (Dutch for "Grand Square") of Kortrijk is the central square in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. Its location on the crossing of some of Kortrijk's most famous and most touristic spots makes the Grote Markt one of the city's busiest squares. However, it has been pedestrian-friendly after its renewal in 1999-2000 since the largest part of the square is now a pedestrian area.

Located at 50.8278, 3.26528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Kortrijk, Squares in Belgium, Visitor attractions in West Flanders

Belfry of Kortrijk

The belfry of Kortrijk, or Belfort in Dutch, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Kortrijk, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase, accessible by the public without any entry fee, leads to the top of the building, which nowadays leans about a bit to the west.

Located at 50.8278, 3.265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Towers completed in the 14th century, Towers in Belgium, Bell towers, Buildings and structures in Bruges, Gothic architecture in Belgium, Inclined towers, Visitor attractions in Bruges

Buda (Kortrijk)

Buda is a historical neighbourhood in the Belgian city of Courtray. The neighbourhood is part of the historical old town. Since it lies between two branches of the River Leie, it is and island and is also called the 'Buda-island'.

Located at 50.8314, 3.26444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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Kortrijk, Neighbourhoods in Belgium,

Gravenkapel

The Count's Chapel is a medieval chapel in Kortrijk, Belgium. It is located next to the Church of Our Lady. It was build under Louis II, Count of Flanders as a mausoleum to the Counts of Flanders and a shrine to Saint Catherine.

Located at 50.8289, 3.2676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.517 miles away.
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History of Kortrijk, Medieval church buildings