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.

Church of Our Lady

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

Gravenkapel

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

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.

Sint-Laurentiuskerk

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

Sint-Amanduskerk

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

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.