Castle of the Counts
(Gravensteen)
Castle, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout
Patershol, Gent
"12th century by count Philip of Alsace"(3 Tips)"prestigious drama series"(2 Tips)
"1180 by count Philip of Alsace"(2 Tips)
"And the audio tour was fantastic made the the tour really fun"(7 Tips)
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- Visit GentOctober 28, 2013Ghent’s oldest building is the Castle of the Counts. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a massive castle right in the heart of the city. Go back in time. #visitgent
This is not the oldest building of Ghent ! What you see is a 19th Century "romantic" reconstruction of the original, of which only ruins were left at that time. Worth a visit nonetheless !Upvoted 1 week ago- Visit GentJuly 18, 2014The Castle is included in City Card Gent (so are all the main attractions, museums, a boat trip and use of De Lijn bus & tram) It's a good deal. Available here and at Visit Gent, hotels & De Lijn Read more
Very nice place - both for children and adults. The tour takes around 30-60 minutes, depending on how much you choose to read. The top of the castle gives an impressive overview of a beatiful city.
Johnny KoutiolasJanuary 9, 2019Beautiful both on the inside and the outside. The 10€ ticket allows for audio guide that takes you through the history about the castle itself and life in it.
Arno SonnevilleFebruary 27, 2016When you visit Ghent you have to visit this beautiful castle. Nice view at the top and very interesting to discover everything.
Nate MeltonDecember 19, 2013This tour isn't free, but an easy walk through the castle interior, spires, ramparts, & dungeon. There's a room dedicated to the history of torture as well.
Cenker KöseMarch 17, 2016Its much more amazing during the sunset time. Take a boat trip and be ready to take insta shots It's is a guarantee to collect 100 likes :)
Lincy TynckeNovember 29, 2015Nice place to visit. You get a good view from Ghent and learn the history in the same time. Especially the torture rooms are worth a visit.
meganNovember 30, 2014Eh if you've been to other castles in Europe, this won't blow your socks off. If you haven't - nevermind it's amazing!- Robin BertelsAugust 18, 2014Built in the 12th century by count Philip of Alsace, served as the seat of the Counts of Flanders, a courthouse, a prison and a cotton plant. Nice collection of torture instruments inside.
Akgün GÜNGÖRENSeptember 20, 2017The castle is fascinating from the outside, but there was lack of information. There was a torture part of the castle and you can see the materials which they have used for torturing people.
Ioannis PapapetrouApril 13, 2015It worth to have a tour in the only castle so big in the center of any town in Europe...
- Visit GentMarch 20, 2014Banners floating in the breeze atop the castle walls, a sinister torture room, gleaming armory... You will have no trouble imagining BBC's prestigious drama series 'The White Queen' come alive.
Chris HippeMarch 9, 2015One of the most beautiful castle I've ever seen. The torture expedition isn't 10 € worth. But the whole castle itself is really nice.
JosephineAugust 17, 2015Definitely worth a visit! Come hour before closing time otherwise you don't get in!- 4sq SUs BelgiumApril 28, 2016Built in 1180 by count Philip of Alsace, the "Castle of the Counts" was the seat of the Counts of Flanders until the 14th century.
Tourist Information Center - Visit GentMarch 20, 2014Banners floating atop the castle walls in the breeze, a sinister torture room and an impressive armory. Small wonder BBC's 15th century drama series 'The White Queen' was shot here.
Ebru DalgakıranOctober 15, 2012The name Gravensteen means "castle of the count". The panorama of Gent can be seen best on the top of the castle.
Di KadyrovaMay 7, 2017It looks better from outside than from inside - not worth spending €10 on the entry ticket- No longer free for inhabitants of Ghent, except on Sundays from 10am to 1pm.
Les Auberges de JeunesseDecember 20, 2011Very interesting medieval castle ! Don't miss the torture room :-)
- Visit GentMarch 27, 2012‘I’ll show them who’s boss’: that’s what Philip of Alsace had in mind. So he had the imposing castle rebuilt (1180).
Joachim CoppensSeptember 21, 2010Free entrance if you're from Ghent, just show your passport at the entrance! It's worth a visit.
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The Castle of the Counts is a middle-age castle in the centre of the city of Ghent!
€ 10 p.p., <18 years, residents of Ghent free entrance, 19-25 years: € 6 p.p.
Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
+32 9 243 97 30
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