Papegaai

Papegaai is a quarter in Ghent, East Flanders, Flanders. Papegaai is situated nearby to the locality 1000-Vuren, as well as near the quarter Ekkergem.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castle of the Counts and Saint Michael’s Church.

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.

Saint Michael’s Church

Church

Photo: Kneiphof, CC BY 2.5.

Saint Michael's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Ghent, Belgium, built in a late Gothic style. It is known for its rich interior decoration.

Belfry of Ghent

Museum

Photo: Tom Parnell, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium; the other two belonging to Saint Bavo's Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ekkergem and Prinsenhof.

Ekkergem

Quarter

Photo: LimoWreck, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ekkergem is a quarter.

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.