Gent Gravensteen (Veerleplein)

Gent Gravensteen (Veerleplein) is a tram stop in Ghent, East Flanders, Flanders. Gent Gravensteen (Veerleplein) is situated nearby to Sint-Veerleplein, as well as near the historic building the Fish Market.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Castle of the Counts and Sint-Veerleplein.

Castle of the Counts

Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Gravensteen is a medieval castle in the city of Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium. The current castle dates from 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353.

Sint-Veerleplein

Photo: Mith, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Design Museum Gent

Museum

Photo: Wernervc, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Design Museum Gent is a museum in Belgium with an international design collection. The museum complex is located in the tourist centre of Ghent and comprises an 18th-century mansion and a modern wing. Design Museum Gent is situated 160 metres southwest of Gent Gravensteen (Veerleplein).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Patershol and Prinsenhof.

Patershol

Neighborhood

Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Patershol is a neighborhood.

Prinsenhof

Neighborhood

The Prinsenhof or Hof ten Walle was a historic building in Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium. It served as the official residence of the Counts of Flanders from the 15th century after the Gravensteen fell into disuse, having previously been the home of the financier Simon de Mirabello.