The Broel Towers (in Dutch: Broeltorens) are a classified monument and a landmark in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The towers are known as one of the most important symbols of the city. Although they look identical, the towers were not built at the same time. The Southern tower was built in 1385 to control the traffic on the river Lys. The Northern tower, known as the Ingelborchtoren was built in 1415 and was used as an armory. Nowadays, the towers are, together with the Artillerytower (in Dutch: Artillerietoren), the last remaining parts of the medieval city wall around the city. A statue of John of Nepomuk can be found in the middle of the bridge spanning between the two towers. The bridge between the two towers was destroyed in both world wars.
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