Gravensteen Castle is set near the confluence of two canals but unlike many other castles it has no grounds wedged on a street corner with shops and hotels on all sides. You enter the weathered castle through a large gateway and onto a self guided tour. The tour was easy to follow and there was plenty of information available on... more

We traveled from Holland to Gent to see the Castle -- we arrived at the site at 5:10 pm only to have the Castle door slammed in our face by the attendant, who told us that the last tickets were sold at 5 pm. When we said we thought the closing was at 6 pm, he rudely told us to... more

Self guided tour. There are exhibits of weaponry and torture devices. Some areas of the castle appear newly remodeled, but some ruins, such as the kitchen, appear to be original. There are excellent views of Ghent in all directions from the top of castle. The self-guided tour includes descriptions in English that explain what you are seeing. Most rooms are... more

We visited the castle on 13 Aug when a 'living history' event was taking place. Although mainly re-constructed in early 1900s the castle has good views from the keep and walls and small exhibitons of armour and weapons, and also of torture! The kids enjoyed going into the cellars and was a hit. The event had medieval music, crafts, cooking,... more

Climbing the castle's towers offers one of the most spectacular views of Ghent. Be sure not to miss the museum of medieval armor/weaponry and instruments of torture. more

A quaint place, great for people who like to be close to the shopping, restraunts..Free internet access in the lobbyworks great Had great conversations with the night manager while overcoming jetlag.. more

宮殿ではなく城塞と言った趣です。拷問室や牢獄を見ることができます。ギロチンも3～4台展示されていて、実際に使われたものだ... more