The Castle of Gerald the Devil
Historisch centrum/Torens-site
[Geeraard de Duivelsteen 
]
Despite the name and its grim appearance, the devil has never resided in this 13th-century fortress. Through the centuries, it has been used as a knights’ residence, an arsenal, a monastery, a school and a bishop’s seminary. In 1623, it became a madhouse for the mentally ill and a home for male orphans. Another part of the building was used as a prison or detention centre. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, it has been home to the State Archives.
Access
The reading room of the State Archives is accessible to the public. For more information, visit: http://arch.arch.be/component/option,com_rab_instellingen/task,view/id,18/Itemid,177/lang,en_GB/
Contact address
Geraard de Duivelstraat 1
9000 Gent
Compile your own brochure
