Gravensteen
Monument · Ghent, Brussels

Gravensteen

Photo: Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Gravensteen served as the seat of the counts of Flanders from the twelfth century. Visitors walk through ramparts, a courtyard and underground chambers. The site includes a small museum on local history.

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Good to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply. Check current prices on site.
Time needed
Allow one to two hours.
Best time
Morning visits avoid larger groups.
Getting there
In central Ghent. Train from Brussels or Bruges to Gent-Sint-Pieters, then tram 1 to Gravensteen.

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Gravensteen questions

Is Gravensteen in Brussels?

No. It stands in Ghent, about 50 km from Brussels.

Are the dungeons open?

Yes. Visitors can enter the lower levels and see period displays.

How long does a visit take?

Most people spend one to two hours inside.

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