Kulturerbe in Kortrijk

Heritage Sites of Kortrijk

Kortrijk’s heritage is defined by its medieval fortifications and significant religious architecture. This selection features the 13th-century Church of Our Lady and the adjacent Count's Chapel, alongside the Groeningepoort triumphal arch commemorating the Battle of the Golden Spurs. Beyond the city center, the list includes modernist landmarks like the Sint-Ritakerk by Léon Stynen and rural parish churches in Bellegem and Kooigem, offering a comprehensive look at the region's architectural evolution from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.