Medieval splendour in the heart of the city

The Castle of the Counts was once the pride of the Counts of Flanders. Do come in and plunge into the past!

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The Castle of the Counts is the only medieval fortress left in Flanders! Be fascinated by its architecture and feel like a knight on top of the master tower! Our guide will tell you all about its past, which at some point served as a prison, barracks, court of justice and even as a textile factory. Inside the master tower you will find impressive halls. The former banqueting hall is now the Museum of Weapons. A unique collection of crossbows, swords, armour, daggers … In a former cellar underneath the count's private living quarters you can discover all kinds of torture devices.

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