Medieval Power
Castles, counts and the towers that bossed a whole county around.
- 10 stops
- 10
- Coordinates
- 1.5 km
- 45 min
- 45
- Free trail
- ✓
Trails
- Gravensteen
A medieval castle and former residence of the Counts of Flanders, the Gravensteen features a large central donjon, surrounded by a fortified
Gravensteen - Sint-Veerleplein
A historic square in Gent, dominated by the Gravensteen castle, surrounded by buildings, the Lieve and Leie rivers, and the Patershol neighb
Sint-Veerleplein - Groot Vleeshuis
A 15th-century market hall in Gent, featuring a preserved 1448 mural painting depicting an Adoration of Christ, attributed to Nabur Martins.
Groot Vleeshuis - Belfry of Ghent
A medieval tower standing 91 meters tall, the Belfry of Ghent is the tallest in Belgium and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belfries
Belfry of Ghent - Cloth hall
A gothic cloth hall built from 1425 to 1441, with a crypt used as a municipal prison from 1742 to 1902, and finally completed in 1903, now l
Cloth hall - Ghent City Hall
A four-sided complex in Ghent, combining late-Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles, featuring two distinct wings, including the alder
Ghent City Hall - Saint Bavo Cathedral
A 89-meter-tall Gothic cathedral and the seat of the Diocese of Ghent, named for Saint Bavo of Ghent, and featuring the renowned Ghent Altar
Saint Bavo Cathedral - Sint-Michielsbrug
A historic stone arch bridge in the heart of Gent, spanning the Leie River, was built between 1905-1909 and designed by architect Louis Cloq
Sint-Michielsbrug - Graslei
A historic quay in Ghent's city center, Graslei is a cultural and touristic hotspot with a high concentration of café patios, featuring a un
Graslei - Korenlei