Gravensteen Castle

Local nameGravensteen
LocationGhent, België - Belgique - Belgien

The Gravensteen 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 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.

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Opening hours

Tickets are available until 45 minutes before closing time.
Closed on Dec 24, 25, 26 and Jan 1.

Admission

Adults: €10
Seniors (over 65): €7.50
Youngsters 19-25: €6
Children, youth up to 19: free

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravensteen

Official website http://gravensteen.stad.gent/en

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/historischehuizengent

Email historischehuizen@gent.be

Phone +32 9 225 93 06

Address Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Coordinates 51°3'25.904" N 3°43'14.383" E

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