Gravensteen

Gravensteen
Ghent, East Flanders
The Gravensteen, seen from the south-east
Gravensteen
Coordinates	51°03′26″N 3°43′14″E / 51.057222°N 3.720556°E / 51.057222; 3.720556
Type	Castle
Site information
Owner	City of Ghent
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Restored
Site history
Built	1180
Materials	Sandstone, Tournai limestone
Garrison information
Occupants	Counts of Flanders (1180–1353)

The Gravensteen (Dutch; lit. 'the Counts' rock') 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. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory. It was restored over 1893–1903 and is now a museum and a major landmark in the city.