Witch or saint from Ghent: make your choice!

Why were people accused of witchcraft and when did the witch trials take place? Discover the complex phenomenon of "witchcraft": it has to do with theology, mass psychology, medicine and psychiatry, pharmacology, law and philosophy, even with sexuality and folklore! What about the witch stories in Ghent? Ghent is a city with a lot of history, monuments associated with a wealth of legends, sagas and fairy tales. We walk through the Kuip and are happy to tell you about saints, giants, water spirits, devils and witches. Stories highlighted by folklore, however, also find their true historical dimension here today. Guide: Winnie Enghien