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Castle of the Counts

Castle · Ghent ·

Castle of the Counts

Castle · Ghent ·

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"Gravensteen Fortress Going here and seeing all the instruments of torture really sent shivers down my spine. Very cool to see but in a really creepy way, like the Human Body Exhibit :). From the top you get very nice views of Gent. Worth a visit if you are in Gent."

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Restored medieval fortress with torture exhibits and city views

audio guide

medieval history

great views

torture instruments

castle architecture

self guided tour

restored castle

weapons and armor

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Restored medieval fortress with torture exhibits and city views

audio guide

medieval history

great views

torture instruments

castle architecture

self guided tour

restored castle

weapons and armor

Featured in Vogue

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Afar

Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium Get directions

Credit card accepted

Debit card accepted

Contactless accepted

Paid parking garage

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