The 3 Best Museums in Kortrijk
Kortrijk is a beautiful city, and when you stay in a convenient Kortrijk hotel you will have plenty of time to stroll around and visit the medieval sights of interest. You should also not miss out on the opportunity to visit some of the fascinating museums in the city. As expected in a city with such a long and interesting history as Kortrijk, there are a number of museums worth visiting. Here are three of the best.
1. The Broelmuseum
The Broelmuseum comprises a large collection of sculptures and other works by artists who have some association with Kortrijk – most of them having lived here in the past. It is housed in an 18th century neo-classic mansion, which is the ideal setting for the collection, on the banks of the Lys, and is well worth a visit if you are staying in a nearby Kortrijk hotel.
This museum provides visitors with an excellent way to explore the cultural development of the city from the 16th century right up until modern times. Featuring work from artists such as Rolland Savary, Louis Robbe, Kerstiaen De Keuninck and others, this collection spans the 16th to 19th centuries and makes for an interesting afternoon outing.
2. Kortrijk 1302: Seven Centuries in One Day
If you are staying in a Kortrijk hotel with children and want to keep them happy, then a visit to Kortrijk 1302 museum, the newest in the city, comes highly recommended. This museum is all about the Battle of the Golden Spurs – one of the most important battles in Belgium’s history – that took place here. It contains numerous archaeological finds, models of the main figures of the battle, an auditorium, a large model to see how the battle progressed, interactive exhibits and multimedia displays – making it fun for young children and adults alike.
3. The National Flax Museum
The National Flax Museum seems like an odd choice, but it makes for an interesting stop on any tour of the city and is worth a visit when if your Kortrijk hotel is nearby. Cloth-making used to be the main industry of Kortrijk, and this museum, located in the Beeuwsaerthoeve building, details the production process for flax and shows why it was important. It makes for a great trip if you are interested in finding out more about the history of the city.
Explore Kortrijk’s Past
Kortrijk is a beautiful and historic city that is ideal for either a weekend break or a longer holiday. With not too much effort, from your Kortrijk hotel you can pay a visit to these three museums – which will help you understand more about the city’s fascinating and colourful past.
Looking for a Kortrijk hotel Roberta Stuart is the Travel Manager for World Hotels, a company offering the best rooms at a Kortrijk hotel and a selection of unique and four and five star hotels around the world.
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