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Broel Towers

Broel Towers

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Broel Towers

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Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Flax Lys cycle route

42.8km

02:32

80m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Espierres Canal – Port de Wambrechies loop from Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin

98.0km

05:50

230m

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3. Broel Towers – Scheldt–Lys Canal loop from Orroir

46.7km

02:44

200m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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VISITFLANDERS

March 23, 2022

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!

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Kermit

July 14, 2024

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

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Johan DM 🇧🇪🚲

June 14, 2023

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.

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Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Broel Towers

1. Flax Lys cycle route

2. Espierres Canal – Port de Wambrechies loop from Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin

3. Broel Towers – Scheldt–Lys Canal loop from Orroir

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