Courtray - Revision history

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 ==Sleep==
 *'''Parkhotel''' next to the Station.
 ==Contact==

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 ==Stay safe==
 *Generally safe, small unsafe areas near the station (at night) and the Venning, a local neighbourhood.
 ==Get out==

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 ==Drink==
-The Reynaertstraat is the main bar zone. The Vlasmarkt attracts a more alternative crowd and has nice terraces during spring and summer. As you want a more typical Belgian bar, try Bar des Amis. This bar was formerly known as "au salon" and is situated at the north-east corner of the grand market square.
+The Reynaertstraat is the main bar zone. The Vlasmarkt attracts a more alternative crowd and has nice terraces during spring and summer. As you want a more typical Belgian bar, try Bar des Amis. This bar was formerly known as "au salon" and is situated at the north-east corner of the grand market square. If you're looking for a more Jazzy-Bleus venue go to Houchie Couchie, witch is located just several meters from the famous "broeltorens".
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 ==Drink==
-The Reynaertstraat is the main bar zone. The Vlasmarkt attracts a more alternative crowd and has nice terraces during spring and summer. As you want a more typical Belgian bar, we recommend Bar des Amis. This bar was formerly known as "au salon" and is situated at the north-east corner of the grand market square.
+The Reynaertstraat is the main bar zone. The Vlasmarkt attracts a more alternative crowd and has nice terraces during spring and summer. As you want a more typical Belgian bar, try Bar des Amis. This bar was formerly known as "au salon" and is situated at the north-east corner of the grand market square.
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 ==Drink==
-The Reynaertstraat is the main bar zone. The Vlasmarkt attracts a more alternative crowd and has nice terraces during spring and summer. As you want a more typical Belgian bar, we recommend Bar des Amis formerly known as "au salon", situated at the north-east corner of the grand market square
+The Reynaertstraat is the main bar zone. The Vlasmarkt attracts a more alternative crowd and has nice terraces during spring and summer. As you want a more typical Belgian bar, we recommend Bar des Amis. This bar was formerly known as "au salon" and is situated at the north-east corner of the grand market square.
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	==Eat==		==Eat==
		+	-Frituur Groeninghe has been rewarded with the 'best fries of Belgium' award in the past and has a big offer of vegetarian and vegan options.
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		+	-Pauls food boutique is a funky restaurant next to the K in Kortrijk mall with fresh burgers and a big vegetarian offer.

	==Drink==		==Drink==

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		+	The Reynaertstraat is the main bar zone. The Vlasmarkt attracts a more alternative crowd and has nice terraces during spring and summer.

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 [[Image:Grote markt Kortrijk.JPG|thumb|200px|left|HCentral Market Square]]
-Courtray is a medium city, it has a good balance of tradition and innovation/modernism. It is seen as the Texas of Flanders, one of the richest and most economic developped areas in Flanders.
+Courtray is a medium city, it has a good balance of tradition and innovation/modernism. It is seen as the 'Texas of Flanders', one of the richest and most economic developped areas in Flanders. It used to be the centre of the linen industry and is still known as an important textile industry region.
-Courtray has always been famous for shopping, and in 2010 a big shopping centre was opened in the heart of the city. There are numerous traffic-free shopping zones, and lots historical sites in the city centre. Outside the centre there are some less developped hoods, but never really bad neighbourhoods. Suburbs/satellite cities like Menen have to endure mainly burglary criminality from youth and gangsters, but Courtray is rather safe.
+Courtray has always been famous for shopping, and in 2010 a big shopping centre was opened in the heart of the city. There are numerous traffic-free shopping zones, and lots historical sites in the city centre such as the Beguinage, the Broeltorens (ancient city defensive walls), the medieval city hall, Saint Martins church and the Church of Our Lady (built in 1199).
-The city is known as the '''Guldensporenstad''' (City of the Golden Spurs), afther the battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302. It used to be the centre of the linen industry and is still known as an important textile industry region.
+The city is known as the '''Guldensporenstad''' (City of the Golden Spurs), afher the battle of the Golden Spurs on the 11th of July 1302. In this battle an army of Flemish footsoldiers defeated the mighty French army and displayed 500 golden spurs of fallen French soldiers in the Church of Our Lady. July 11 is celebrated as the Flemish 'national' holiday.
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 * [[Brussels]]: Belgian and European capital.
-* [[Antwerp]]: a large and active harbor city, famous for it's fashion and diamonds.
+* [[Antwerp]]: a large and active harbor city, famous for its fashion and diamonds.
-* [[Ghent]]: An important and vibrant university city with beautiful architecture, often overlooked by tourists who visit Brugge or Brussels.
+* [[Ghent]]: an important and vibrant university city with beautiful architecture, often overlooked by tourists who visit Bruges or Brussels.
-* [[Bruges]]: The famous capital of West-Flanders. The entire city centre is Unesco Heritage. Often called: "Venice of the north", due to the many canals and scenic centre.
+* [[Bruges]]: the famous capital of West-Flanders. The entire city centre is Unesco Heritage. Often called "the Venice of the north", due to the many canals and scenic centre.
-* [[Ypres]]: Pretty town famous for World War I battles.
+* [[Ypres]]: pretty town famous for World War I battles.
-* [[Lille]]: French big city with Flemish roots, forms a metropolitan area with Kortrijk.
+* [[Lille]]: French big city with Flemish roots, forms a metropolitan area with Courtray.