About Kortrijk
Kortrijk is an important trade center of the Flemish region of Belgium. The meaning of the city located in the West Flanders is rich route. It has been a trade route throughout history between major cities. Situated on the bank of the Leie river, the city is about 24 kilometers of the France border of Belgium. It is the neighboring city of Lille, France.
Textile industry is developed in the city. In the city, Catholic University of Leuven provides education. Kortrijk is a small city with about 75 thousand inhabitants. Kortrijk Broel Towers, Church of Our Lady, Beguinage Museum, Groeninge Monument, Leie River Bridge, Kortrijk Schouwburg Theater, Groeninge Gate, Sint Maartenskerk Church, Town Hall are among the important places to be visited in the city.
Summers are hot and winters are cold and rainy in the city. The best periods to visit the city are spring and summer months. From Kortrijk, you can easily travel to Gent, another famous city of Belgium, or Lille which is located in France. In the city, the Kortrijk Wevelgem Airport offers service. Also, Wikings Kortrijk, one of the First League teams of Belgium, is the city’s football team.
