November
09
/ 2020
The historic region of Flanders in Belgium is famous for its many medieval monuments and buildings. These relics date back to an era when the region was a major economic and political center under the Counts of Flanders. For many years Gravensteen, a massive Gothic castle, was the heart of the region. Today, this restored fortress is one of the most famous historic sites in all the region. The Gory History of Gravensteen Castle in Ghent The Counts of Flanders dominated the region for most of the Middle Ages. In the 9 th century AD, Baldwin II built a wooden fortress on the site of the current castle, constructed to defend the area from the Vikings. In c. 1180, the
