Kortrijk 1302

Good correct insight in what 1302 means

It gives a good historic correct insight in what 1302 means for Flandres. The audio guide voice is sometimes a bit too elaborate. Count an hour for a visit to this nice little museum

When the Flemmish beat the French

A museum rich in artefacts and information about the 1302 Flemish Battle of the Golden Spurs when the common men of West Flanders from Brugges, Ieper and Kortrijk combined at Kortrijk to rout the supe...

Astonishing history unknown before this visit

Having been to school in England, I knew nothing at all about this rebellion. It's a fascinating story and gives greater understanding to how Belgium came to be divided by language. The museum is we...

Bus Capital

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One in two years is the largest bus exhibition here. The largest producers from all over the world present their novelties. This year the trend on electric buses.

The Museum of the Battle of Golden Sponsor

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Located next to the run. The museum is dedicated to the famous Battle of gold spears that took place near Cortreik, where the fabrics and craftsmen for the first time in history won a victory over the army of horse knights. From ry ...