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Miniature depicting the Battle of the Golden Spurs from the *Grandes Chroniques de France*, late 14th century - © Wikimedia Commons

The Battle of the Golden Spurs

On July 11, 1302, an army of Flemish townspeople defeated the powerful French knightly army in the Battle of the Golden Spurs near Kortrijk. The battle was a high point in the larger conflict between the Count of Flanders, Guy of Dampierre, and the French king, Philip the Fair. Since 1297, the latter had been waging a major

View of Mariakerke, James Ensor, 1901 - Mu.ZEE - © artinflanders.be, photo by Adri Verburg

Praying for a safe voyage

The Church of Our Lady of the Dunes in Mariakerke, Ostend, dates back to the 11th century. During the 19th and 20th centuries, this picturesque little fishing church nestled in the dune landscape caught the attention of many artists. They immortalized the church and its surroundings on canvas. The Ostend painter James Ensor is buried

Want to learn IN or ABOUT the Leuven University Library?

Want to learn IN or ABOUT the Leuven University Library?

Passers-by know it as an imposing building. Students know it as a place to study. But what else does Leuven University Library have to offer? With the ErfgoedApp , you ErfgoedApp the various halls and rooms and learn more about its history and hidden treasures. An eventful

The 'star' in Sterrebos

The 'star' in Sterrebos

Sterrebos Provincial Estate, located in Rumbeke, West Flanders, is a 27-hectare castle estate. Despite its location next to a busy highway, Sterrebos is an oasis of tranquility where hikers can leave the hustle and bustle of the city far behind. Sterrebos Castle Estate The origins of the castle estate date back to the

The English landscape style

The English landscape style

A winding common thread running through West Flemish provincial estates ... What do several of our West Flemish provincial estates have in common? Not only do they feature grand castles, but some estates also boast meandering parks in the English landscape style that surround the castles. This stylistic movement emerged over the course of

The 'Russian castle' through the eyes of Maurice Maeterlinck

The 'Russian castle' through the eyes of Maurice Maeterlinck

The history of Esen Castle, located on the outskirts of Diksmuide, dates back to 1775. Over time, the castle has taken on various appearances. Today, from Esen Castle, provincial staff work together with local partners on the development of the Westhoek region. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maurice Maeterlinck Maurice MaeterlinckThe Ghent-based playwright Maurice Maeterlinck