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The Gravensteen (Dutch; lit. ' the Counts' rock ') is a medieval castle in the city of Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium. The current castle dates from 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory.
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Gravensteen Gent. historischehuizen@stad.gent. +32 9 225 93 06. A weekend trip to Ghent is simply not complete without a visit to the mysterious ‘Castle of the Counts’. This important sight in Ghent is a castle with a very.
Oct 8, 2023 · Gravensteen Castle is a 12th century medieval castle located in the heart of Ghent, Belgium. With its moat, imposing stone walls and turrets, Gravensteen is one of the most well-preserved and iconic examples of a medieval fortress in Europe.
Feb 12, 2021 · Belgium. Visiting the Gruesome Gravensteen Castle in Ghent. Last updated. One of the darkest, yet most impressive places to visit in Ghent is the Gravensteen Castle. Within Gravensteen’s castle walls you’ll go back in time and learn about the counts of Ghent and their crazy love for torture and power.
Aug 26, 2021 · The Gravensteen is a medieval castle in Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium, also known as the Castle of the Counts. The impressive structure is now a museum and major landmark. History of the Gravensteen. The Gravensteen features a large central donjon and a permanent residence which was home to the Counts of Flanders between 1180 and 1353.
Gravensteen is a fairy tale-like castle at the northern side of downtown Ghent. It is an impressive compound by the water and forms a picturesque landscape. More interested visitors may want to get tickets online to avoid hordes of tourists.
Sep 22, 2014 · Discover Gravensteen in Ghent, Belgium: This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.
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