Historic Gravensteen Castle in Ghent is a photograph by Carol Japp which was uploaded on September 25th, 2017.
Historic Gravensteen Castle in Ghent
The Gravensteen is a castle in the North Belgian city of Ghent (or Gent) dating back to the Middle Ages. Its name means 'Castle of The Counts' in... more
by Carol Japp
Title
Historic Gravensteen Castle in Ghent
Artist
Carol Japp
Medium
Photograph - Photograph Textured
Description
The Gravensteen is a castle in the North Belgian city of Ghent (or Gent) dating back to the Middle Ages. Its name means 'Castle of The Counts' in Dutch. The Castle grounds are rich in history with archaeological excavations proving that three fortified castles constructed from wood must have stood on the site of todays Gravensteen and the first stone castle was erected around the year 1000. The castle we see today has been beautifully restored to its former glory and attracts a huge amount of tourists, eager to take a step back in time. I added a little texture to complete the vintage feel.
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September 25th, 2017
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Comments (65)
Deborah A Andreas
Great capture of this awesome castle! I am always intrigued by castles. They provoke poetry in me. I always glance through your collections and I am amazed at how well traveled you are! Good for you. L/F
Kathy M Krause
Carol, this is a stunning capture of this historic castle! Excellent point of view! Love the light, details and digital touch! Wow! LF
Robert Nacke
I love thisCarol such a breathtaking image you capture perfectly like all you do as you are a very talented photographer.
EricA Aranyos
Your world is magical. I have to come back to your site and explore big time!%) I have visited Ghent about 15 years ago...