The Kotrek Clock Tower is a medieval clock tower located in the historical center of Kotrek, Belgium. The Bell Tower is one of the famous landmarks of the city. It used to be the location of the treasury and municipal archives, and served as an observation post for discovering fires and other dangers.
Nice view
Nice building that you can admire from the outside No visit inside was possible, when just passing by, a bit ashame Also no extra info on the building and its historic meaning available
Another Nice site to visit
A Unesco World Heritage Site that can be visited free. It is nice and interesting and a must as one strolls around the beatiful old town. A lot of beatiful buildings and churches around the market squ...
old, medieval, but special
a piece of architecture so typical for flanders... In the Middle-ages were kept here the manuscripts of the city
Can't miss it really
Situated in the Grote Markt, it can be seen from anywhere nearby. two golden statues situated at the top ring bells half hourly I believe during the day.
Belfry of Kortrijk: one of the many in Flanders, protected by the Unesco
The Belfry of Kortrijk is not very special in comparison with the Belfry of Bruges or Ghent but it is a nice one (eighteenth/nineteenth century). If you visit Kortrijk for the many things to see, you ...