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Contact info Gravensteen. Sint-Veerleplein 11. 9000 Gent. Belgium. 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.
- About Gravensteen Castle in Ghent
- History & Facts About Gravensteen Castle
- What to Expect on A Day Trip to Ghent’s Castle
First things first, let’s make sure that you can go on a trip to Ghent’s castle yourself. Here you can find information about how to get there, opening hours, ticket prices and how long it takes to visit Gravensteen Castle.
Before we share our experience, we’d like to tell you a bit about the history of Gravensteen Castle. We learned most of this from the audioguide that’s available at your visit in the castle. So, make sure to pick up the free audioguide before you start your tour around the Gravensteen. Gravensteen Castle was built in 1180 by Philip of Alsace, who w...
In this section, we’ll share more pictures from Ghent’s castle and tell you what you can expect on a day trip to Gravensteen. First we bought our tickets to Gravensteen Castle at the ticket counter. It went smooth and the woman behind the counter was really nice. Then we went to pick up our free audioguides. We quickly learned that the audioguide i...
139. Cruise the romantic waterways of medieval Ghent on a 40-minute tour and take in the sights along the River Leie waterfront. Glide past the medieval port of Graslei, the old Groot Vleeshuis Butcher’s Hall and the imposing Castle of Counts, and admire the pretty colorful houses along the riverside. 40 minutes.
Hong Kong, China14,576 contributions. Fairy tale castle. 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.
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In his well-known witty style, Wouter Deprez takes you on a tour of 'his' Gravensteen. Through the unique audio guide he shares his fascination for Philip of Alsace, builder of Flanders' most impressive castle. He offers you his stubborn perspective on a world of wandering counts, crusaders and courtly love.
The Basics. With origins dating to the ninth century, Gravensteen Castle’s current building is circa 1180, when it was commissioned by Phillip of Alsace. Used for centuries as a residence for the Counts of Flanders, the castle was later used as a prison (complete with torture chambers), a courthouse, and a cotton mill in the 19th century.
Oct 8, 2023 · Gravensteen Castle is a medieval fortress in Ghent, Belgium, built in 1180 by Philip of Alsace. It was the main home for the Counts of Flanders for over 200 years. The castle's architecture was inspired by crusader castles. After the Counts moved out in the 14th century, the castle served various roles, including courthouse, prison, and textile ...
