Roots EarthGhent, Belgium
Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts)
Built in 1180 by Count Philip of Alsace, this moated stone fortress served as the seat of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. Later a court, prison, and factory, it was restored around 1900 and is now Ghent's iconic medieval castle.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 51.05722, 3.72083