Grootkanonplein

Grootkanonplein is a square in , , . Grootkanonplein is situated near , as well as near the bridge .
  • Type: Pedestrian zone
  • Description: square in Ghent
  • Also known as: “Wannekinsaard”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Castle of the Counts and Belfry of Ghent.

Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Gravensteen is a medieval castle in the city of , in . The current castle dates from 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. is situated 270 metres west of Grootkanonplein.

Museum
Photo: Trougnouf, CC BY 4.0.
The is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of , Belgium; the other two belonging to and Saint Nicholas' Church. is situated 400 metres south of Grootkanonplein.

Bridge
Photo: Wernervc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Patershol and Waterwijk.

Neighborhood
Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
Photo: Anton Raath, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a neighborhood.

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

Grootkanonplein

Latitude
51.05722° or 51° 3′ 26″ north
Longitude
3.7245° or 3° 43′ 28″ east
Open location code
9F353P4F+VQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 102939012
Open­Street­Map feature
highway=­pedestrian
Wiki­data ID
Q115789239
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to German—“Grootkanonplein” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Dulle Griet and ‘t Kanon.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Moti Mahal and Buddy Bubble Drinks.

East Flanders: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Aalst and Sint-Niklaas.

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