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Castle of the Counts - Gravensteen, Gent: 61 reviews and 159 photos

  Gravensteen
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A true medieval castle in the middle of the city! The original castle was built around 868 by Count Baldwin I, rebuilt and expanded by the Count of Flanders around 1180. The Gravensteen was the seat of the Council of Flanders. Inside, you can visit the torture chambers (complete with thumbscrews, a rack, executioners swords etc).

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  • Updated Oct 15, 2003
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