The Gravensteen is a medieval castle at Ghent. The current castle dates from 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was s
The Gravensteen is a medieval castle at Ghent. 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. It was restored over 1893–1903 and is now a museum and a major landmark in the city. Ghent, East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium, Europe
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Location: Ghent, East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium, Europe
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