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 …

2021年2月12日 · Gravensteen Castle in Ghent is one of Belgium's most interesting attractions. Read about opening hours, ticket prices and what to expect.

Address: Castle of the Counts - Sint-Veerleplein 11 - 9000 Gent The Castle of the Counts is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm. Last admission at 4.40 pm. Closed on 24th, 25th, 31st December and 1st January.

It is the only remaining mediaeval castle with a moat and largely intact defence system in Flanders. Your visit to the Castle of the Counts will give you a complete picture of heraldic culture in the 12th century. The gatehouse, ramparts, keep, count’s residence and stables are open to …

2021年8月26日 · 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.

2023年10月8日 · 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.

2020年11月9日 · For many years Gravensteen, a massive Gothic castle, was the heart of the region. Today, this restored fortress is one of the most famous historic sites in all the region. The Counts of Flanders dominated the region for most of the Middle Ages.

Gravensteen Castle, locally simply known as Gravensteen, lies in the city of Ghent, in the East Flanders province in the Flemish region in Belgium. The first fortification at this site, a sand dune with swampy borders in between the anabranches of the River Leie, was built in the mid-9th century by Baldwin I, the first Count of Flanders, to ...

2024年2月11日 · Gravensteen Castle, standing tall in Ghent since 1180, was the brainchild of Count Philip of Alsace. Inspired by crusader castles, he built it as a symbol of power, combining the grandeur of a residence with the strength of a fortress.

The Castle of the Counts is a medieval fortress in the city centre with charming corridors, narrow tower stairs, high rooms, and real battlements.