How to visit and what to see in Counts of Flanders Castle (Ghent): schedules

One of the surprises that your walk through Ghent on a trip to Belgian region of Flanders is to discover in its historic center a beautiful castle.

Indeed, between the channels of the Lys river, and in the heart of the city, you can visit the castle of the Counts of Flanders, whose walls and numerous towers make up an imposing fortification.

During your stay in Ghent you can visit this great strength and I can tell you that from its walls you will have beautiful panoramic views of the city.

You must know that it is the only one medieval castle That remains in Flanders, whose history dates back to the time of the Romans, who already established a settlement on what was a bank of sandy dunes.

Curiosities history castle Counts of Flanders

During the 10th century the Counts of Flanders They built a first wooden building, which in the 11th century was demolished to build a first stone fortification.

Already in medieval times the castle had several extensions, although it was in the year 1180 when a wall with 24 towers with their loopholes was completed, and inside, a tower of tribute.

La castle history over the centuries it was an eminently military fortification, which represented the power of the Counts of Flanders.

But at the end of the 18th century the castle was sold to private individuals who turned it into an industrial complex in which the central building was used as a cotton spinning mill.

Finally, at the beginning of the 20th century, Ghent castle It was abandoned and semi-destroyed, until in 1913, on the occasion of the celebration of the Exhibition, passed into municipal hands to be rebuilt and converted into the tourist attraction it is today.

What to see when visiting Ghent Castle

Now when you do your Ghent canal cruise, one of the corners that will catch your attention the most is this castle, with its enormous fortress and towers.

When you decide visit the castle of the Counts of Flanders, first of all you will visit several rooms that house the Judicial museum or with a weapons museum, where you can see medieval weapons and armor.

After visiting other interior corners, such as the place where the old chapel was or the Knight's Room used by the counts to show their power, you will reach the castle walls, which you can completely circle.

Specifically, from the south façade of the walls, you will have excellent views of the different church towers and Ghent municipal bell towerAnd the Graslei and Korenlei docks.

You can see this when you see the photos that accompany this article.

Counts of Flanders castle schedules in Ghent

The Visiting hours of the castle of the Counts of Flanders They are every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., with last access at 16,40:XNUMX p.m.

For the holders of the Ghent Uitpass card The price is 7 euros.

Spanish Tours in Ghent

Finally, if to get to know this flamenco city you prefer to do it with the company of a guide in spanish, here you can sign up for this guided tour of Ghent.

If you are staying in the Belgian capital, you have the option of a Spanish tour to Ghent from Brussels that is done in one day, or a combination that takes you to Bruges and Ghent.

And regarding your accommodation, here you can book hotel in Ghent en booking.com.

Photos Counts of Flanders castle

Here you have more photos of the castle of the Counts of Flanders, a visit to make on your trip to Ghent.