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Historic Churches & Chapels

Explore the architectural evolution of Kortrijk through its diverse religious sites. This collection spans centuries, from the 13th-century Gothic Church of Our Lady and the medieval Gravenkapel to the striking 1966 modernist Sint-Rita church designed by Léon Stynen. The list includes Neo-Gothic landmarks like Sint-Elooiskerk in the Overleie district and several historic parish churches across the villages of Bellegem, Kooigem, and Heule, reflecting the region's deep ecclesiastical heritage.

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Church of Our Lady

The Church of Our Lady is a former collegiate church located in the centre of Kortrijk, Belgium.

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Gravenkapel

The Count's Chapel is a medieval chapel in Kortrijk, Belgium. It is located next to the Church of Our Lady.

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Sint-Rita

A 1966 modernist landmark designed by architects Léon Stynen and Paul De Meyer, known for its striking contemporary form and innovative use of space.

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Sint-Laurentiuskerk

The parish church of Kooigem, representing the traditional ecclesiastical architecture and regional heritage of the rural Kortrijk area.

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Sint-Amanduskerk

The central parish church of Bellegem, serving as a prominent religious and historic landmark in the southern district of the city.

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Sint-Elooiskerk

A Neo-Gothic church located in the Overleie district of Kortrijk, built during the city's 19th-century architectural expansion.

Sint-Michielskerk

Situated on Sint-Michielsplein in the historic city center, this church is a significant element of Kortrijk's medieval urban fabric.

Sint-Eutropiuskerk

The primary parish church of the Heule district, recognized for its regional heritage status and traditional Flemish design.

Sint-Janskerk

Located in the Sint-Jan neighborhood, this church serves as the focal point of the local parish and contributes to the district's architectural identity.