Broel Towers

The beautiful Broel Towers are some of the few remains of the old city walls, built from limestone and sandstone. The southern Speytorre was built in 1385 to control traffic on the Leie. The tower was also part of the defenses of the first count's castle in Kortrijk. The north tower, called "Inghelburghtorre", dates from 1415 and served as a weapons store.

Not far from the bridge you will find the Leieborders, or the banks of the Leie. They are a true oasis where young and old meet and where you can get to know the locals. Sit comfortably on one of the terraces and watch the people - better than Netflix!

These medieval towers are (together with the artillery tower) the only remaining remains of the old city fortifications.

The towers are built of limestone and sandstone. The southern 'Speytorre' was built in 1385 to control traffic on the Leie. The tower was also part of the fortified enclosure of the first count's castle of Kortrijk. The northern 'Inghelburghtorre' from 1415 served as a weapons depot and was equipped for the use of artillery. The Broel Bridge originally dates from 1385. It was destroyed several times and rebuilt each time. Since 2018, you can enjoy a terrace on the lowered banks. This is the tourist hotspot of Kortrijk, in a beautiful setting surrounded by the best that Kortrijk has to offer.