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Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders)

Sint-veerleplein 11, Ghent, Belgium
Description: Dutch for the “Castle of the Count”, Gravensteen is a grand middle aged castle dating back to 1180 AD, when it was built by Count Philip of Alsace, modeled after crusades castles he encountered in the Second Crusade. Gra...Read More
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Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) Reviews

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Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
  • December 1, 2007
Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders)
Quote: Castles are always good things to tour when traveling with a kid, so we walked over to the Gravensteen one morning. You must remember that at one point Ghent was a powerful city state. Flanders itself was rich because of its cloth. There were... Read the full Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) review

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Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) - H

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
  • March 28, 2007
Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) - H
Quote: The Gravensteen – or Castle of the Counts – is an imposing 12th Century fortress in the centre of the city. Built on the site of early wooden castles, its main purpose has over the centuries been connected to the maintenance of law and order.Fillips... Read the full Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) review

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Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) - B

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
  • March 28, 2007
Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) - B
Quote: For me the highlight, literally and figuratively, of our visit to the Gravensteen were the battlements. The fact it was an incredibly windy and somewhat wet day only added to the atmosphere of them as you peered over the edge and through the wooden... Read the full Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) review

From journal Glorious Ghent

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Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • April 9, 2004
Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders)
Quote: This castle was built in 1180 by Philip of Alsace, who was the Count of Flanders. A visit here is historically interesting and has fun and macabre elements that kids and adults will enjoy. Much of the current appearance is due to reconstruction... Read the full Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) review

From journal Bill in Belgium - GHENT

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Gravensteen –Castle of the Counts

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Drever from Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • October 26, 2003
Gravensteen –Castle of the Counts
Quote: Upholding law and order, the Counts were always on the move from one city to the other. Preferring safe purpose-built accommodation they erected a castle in most cities where they wanted to stay for a few months. GRAVENSTEEN is the Dutch name for... Read the full Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) review

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Castle of the Counts

  • 4 out of 5 stars by bladybug65 from Palmdale, California
  • March 22, 2001
Quote: This is one of my favorite places that I visited while in Ghent. It is well worth the time to explore and the $5.00 entry fee. The castle itself was built in the 12th century by Philip of Alsace, the Count of Flanders, as a defensive measure. But... Read the full Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) review

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Castle of the Counts

  • 3 out of 5 stars by senowitc from Essex Junction, Vermont
  • November 11, 2000
Quote: Imposing medieval fortress perched high on a hill overlooking the city center dating from the late 1100's. The castle affords an excellent view of the city center. There is also a medieval torture museum located inside.

From journal Day Trip to Ghent

Gravensteen

  • 2 out of 5 stars by T-bug from Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • October 11, 2000
Quote: While walkng throught the city we came upon Gravensteen , Castle of the Counts. This casle belonged to the Counts of Flanders, but was rebuilt many times, most recently in the 19th century. On our dreary day, the view of the outside was enough,... Read the full Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) review

From journal Stop over in Ghent

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Het Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts)

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Re Carroll from Abbotsford, British Columbia
  • September 20, 2000
Het Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts)
Quote: This castle is basically at ground level and seems to pop up as you turn the corner. It looks a bit out of place among all the shops & houses that have been built around it. It's not a pretty castle but is made of huge, grey stone with walls up to... Read the full Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts of Flanders) review

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