Forgotten History
Spanjaardenkasteel
Ghent, Belgium
The Spanjaardenkasteel ("Spaniards' Castle") was a castle in the city of Ghent in present-day Belgium. The castle was commissioned in 1540 by the Holy Roman Emperor and Spanish king Charles V after he crushed a rebellion by the city. The castle housed a garrison of about 2,500 men. The castle was eventually demolished in the 19th century.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Coordinates
- 51.05417, 3.73722
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q2606807
What is Spanjaardenkasteel?
Spanjaardenkasteel is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Napoleon de Pauwbrug, Oktrooibrug, Dampoortbrug, Sint-Jorisbrug.
Where is Spanjaardenkasteel?
Spanjaardenkasteel is in Ghent, Belgium. Coordinates: 51.05417, 3.73722.
How do I get to Spanjaardenkasteel?
Spanjaardenkasteel is at Ghent, Belgium (51.05417, 3.73722). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.