Gravensteen

In the very heart of Ghent, at the confluence of the arms of the River Lys, rises the formidable silhouette of Gravensteen. It is the only medieval fortress in Flanders whose defensive system remains virtually intact to this day. Massive stone walls, 24 defensive turrets, a deep moat, and a towering keep create the impression of an impregnable stronghold that has stood as one of Ghent`s main symbols for over eight centuries.