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KORTRIJK 1302, SEVEN CENTURIES IN ONE DAY
Experience the historic battle. Get to know the heroes and the foot soldiers. Hear the weapons clash. Go in search of the golden spurs . Did Jan Breydel also take part in the combat? . Where was the Lion of Flanders? . And what did Conscience make of it? .
Kortrijk 1302 is an interactive and multimedia museum for young and old alike that tells you about the Battle of the Golden Spurs (11 July 1302). Here you can touch the coats of mail, swords and goedendags, you can see the leading figures involved in the conflict come to life again, and you can follow the course of the battle on a gigantic scale model. The narrator is Gilles Le Muisit, the old Abbot of the Abbey of St Martin. He takes you back in time and is your guide on a fascinating voyage of discovery through seven centuries of history. To conclude, you will watch an exciting film which explains how various traditions were shaped around 1302 and the role this played in the development of a national consciousness.
MUSEUM FOR HISTORY OF KORTRIJK
Discover the history of Kortrijk. Admire unique Roman and medieval treasures, gold and silver coins and medallions, and specialities from Kortrijk such as fine damask linen, silver and earthenware. Who founded the Groeninge Abbey and what did the city look like in the 19th century?
REGIONAL VISITORS' CENTRE FOR KORTRIJK & THE LEIE REGION
In the same building you will also find the Regional Visitors Centre for Kortrijk & the Leie Region. Here you can find all the information you might need about cycling, walking, sailing, food & drink, festivals, art and culture, etc. in the Leie Region. Via touch screens you can ask for all kinds of cultural and tourist information, but the Tourist Information Office will also be glad to help you further. A day trip to Kortrijk? . It can be easily arranged. |
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