PICTURESQUE PRINSENHOF

The “Prinsenhof” or Prince’s Court was a grand castle, birthplace of Emperor Charles V. Unfortunately, there is not much left of this once so impressive residence, only the Dark Gate remains today. However, the Prinsenhof is one of the most picturesque and charming neighbourhoods of Ghent. Next to the Prinsenhof lies the oldest beguinage of Ghent. The beguines were a religious movement of women. They lived together in a beguinage, a collection of small buildings and convents. Discover the winding, cobblestoned streets, traditional houses and the unigue atmosphere.