- Address: Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium
- Phone: + (32 9) 225 93 06
- Website: www.gravensteengent.be
- Working hours: daily, April-October from 10:00 to 18:00, November-March from 09:00 to 17:00
- Ticket price: for adults - 10 €, for groups and pensioners over 65 years - 7,5 €, for youth from 19 to 26 years - 6 €, for persons under 19 years and for invalids - free of charge
The castle of the counts of Flanders in Ghent today occupies the most important place among the sights of the city, as outwardly it is still as beautiful and majestic as several centuries ago. It is located in the center of Ghent and is the only medieval castle in Belgium , in which the defensive part of the structure is well preserved.
What's interesting inside the castle?
Nowadays, the Museum of Arms and Medieval Instruments of Torture is opened in the castle. Next to it is a place for public executions, called Veerleplein. In addition, the castle building is partially surrounded by a moat.
In the Museum of Weapons there is a rather large assortment of swords, daggers, crossbows, swords and clubs. Most of the collection was assembled by industrialist Adolf Nate. Among the rare specimens, we will select pistols with inlay with pearls and ivory and various armor. This exhibition will undoubtedly be of interest to fans of historical weapons.
A museum of justice with a variety of instruments of torture is a spectacle only for the strong-spirited people, on the other the specimens presented for corporal punishment can terrify and shake. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to the weapons collection. At the castle of the counts of Flanders in Belgium you will also find a souvenir shop where very interesting handmade products are sold.
How to get there?
To reach the castle of the counties of Flanders in Ghent, take the tram lines 1 and 4 (the stop for getting out of them is called Gravensteen) or by buses 3, 17, 18, 38 and 39 (you need to get off at the Korenmarkt stop).
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