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Katrien
December 29, 2020
Hiking
In the 7th century, Amandus van Gent founded St Bavo's Abbey here, in an attempt to convert the inhabitants of Ganda.
The abbey had its glory days in the 11th …
The abbey had its glory days in the 11th …
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
March 31, 2022
Hiking
A fortress built by Emperor Charles V to maintain control over the rebellious city of Ghent in the 16th century. The building was also used as a Governor's residence.
In this castle the Counts Egmont and Horne were imprisoned in the period 1567 - 1568 before they were beheaded on the Grand Place in Brussels
In this castle the Counts Egmont and Horne were imprisoned in the period 1567 - 1568 before they were beheaded on the Grand Place in Brussels
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Viviane
October 20, 2024
Hiking
The Saint Bavo's Abbey was an abbey in the Belgian city of Ghent. The abbey was founded in the 7th century by Amandus of Ghent, a missionary from Aquitaine. It is located near the confluence of the Leie and the Scheldt and was therefore originally called Ganda, after the Celtic word meaning confluence or mouth.
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