History of Kortrijk

1302 battle between Flamish citizens and the king

major battle between Belgian and German forces during the German Invasion of Belgium of 1940

1918 battle of the Hundred Days Offensive of World War I

church in Kortrijk, Belgium

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

church in Kortrijk

thumb|Chapel viewed from the outside thumb|Interior of the Count's Chapel thumb|Portraits of all the Counts of Flanders line the walls

town hall in West Flanders, Belgium

1794 battle in the War of the First Coalition

memorial in Kortrijk, Belgium