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Antwerp is the largest city in Belgium with around 526.000 inhabitants. It’s most known for its great harbor, the second largest harbor in Europe. The city center of Antwerp houses old squares and buildings that show the rich past the city has enjoyed ages ago. Now, it’s the perfect backdrop for a Belgian beer on a terrace or the ideal place for some shopping.

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Antwerp offers a perfect combination of historic ambiance and urban lifestyle.

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The street Meir, the main shopping street of Antwerp, and the Shopping Center ‘Stadsfeestzaal’, an indoor shopping mall.

Visit the Antwerp Harbor and take a boat tour through the harbor.

Historic city center filled with old squares, historic buildings with beautiful facades and churches.

The Steen Castle, the oldest building in Antwerp.

Numerous museums, the best known are the Rubens House, the MAS (Museum Aan de Stroom) and the Museum Plantin-Moretus.

Near Antwerp you can find truly historic cities Ghent and Bruges that are definitely worth a visit.

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ZOYO Travel is also an inbound tour operator in Antwerp. Our specialties are luxury travel, group and private tours. All of the tours are created by us, without the interference of any third parties. All of the tours combine touristic highlights with real local experiences.

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Antwerp (Antwerpen/Anvers in Dutch/French) is Belgium’s second city, biggest port and capital of cool. It has long been a powerful magnet for everyone from fashion moguls and club queens to art lovers and diamond dealers. In the mid-16th century it was one of Europe’s most important cities and home to baroque superstar painter Pieter Paul Rubens – as many a museum will regularly remind you. Despite many historical travails thereafter, and severe WWII bombing, Antwerp retains an intriguing medieval heart with plenty of café-filled cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress and a truly impressive cathedral. Today, however, Antwerp’s top drawcards are its vibrant fashion and entertainment scene, along with its startling architectural and cultural contrasts.

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Museum Plantin-Moretus

The medieval building and 1622 courtyard garden alone would be worth a visit, but it's the world's oldest printing press, priceless manuscripts and…

This delightfully indulgent 1611 mansion was built as a home and studio for celebrated painter Pieter Paul Rubens. It was rescued from ruins in 1937 and…

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal

Belgium’s finest Gothic cathedral was 169 years in the making (1352–1521). Wherever you wander in Antwerp, its gracious, 123m-high spire has a habit of…

Museum Mayer van den Bergh

Styled as a 16th-century town house, this superb place was actually constructed in 1904 as one of the first museums in the world built around a single…

Snijder-Rockoxhuis

Combining the impressive 17th-century houses of artist Frans Snijders and of Antwerp lawyer, mayor and Rubens-patron Nicolaas Rockox, this recently…

Grote Markt

As is the case with every great Flemish city, Antwerp’s medieval heart is a classic Grote Markt (market square). Here the triangular, pedestrianised space…

In a monumental neoclassical building topped with winged charioteer statues, KMSKA holds a world-class collection of artistic masterpieces. However, the…

Opened in 2011, MAS is a 10-storey complex that redefines the idea of a museum-gallery. Floors are designed around big-idea themes using a barrage of…

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Belgium’s second largest and international port city with history dating to the Middle Ages, Antwerp is a major destination in Belgium in the region of Flanders. It has a beautiful historic city center, and is world-renowned for its fashion industry. Renowned for being the "world's leading diamond city", more than 70% of all diamonds are traded in Antwerp. Due to its long and culturally rich history, the city of Antwerp houses many interesting historical buildings from different historical periods, as well as a lot of interesting museums. Recently it has become a trendy city, attracting a lot of Flemish and foreign artists, writers, intellectuals, and actors.

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In the 16th century, Antwerp, Belgium, with its busy docks along the river Scheldt, was a booming center of trade and one of Europe’s most influential cities, attracting artists, intellectuals and entrepreneurs. In 1576, Christophe Plantin ran a prestigious printing business (one of the continent’s largest) in the center of the city, a half-mile from where, a few decades later, the painter Peter Paul Rubens would build his own studio and semicircular sculpture hall, modeled after the Pantheon. Over the years, while other long-established port cities like Venice and Barcelona evolved into throbbing tourist centers, Belgium’s second city largely kept far away from the spotlight, yet it’s always quietly maintained a reputation as a place for innovation and creative expression. In the 1980s, it became an important fashion hub with the emergence of the Antwerp Six: a group of young designers, including Ann Demeulemeester, who had been educated at the city’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts.

Even now, despite its relatively small size (the population is about 545,000), Antwerp is still home to a cluster of people at the top of their creative fields, including the visual artist Luc Tuymans and Pieter Mulier, the creative director of the fashion brand Alaïa. “I can see the port from one side of my apartment and Antwerp’s historic center from the other side,” says Mulier. “Those views allow me to understand the richness of this city, not just financially but culturally.” Lately, there has been a renewed sense of dynamism in Antwerp, with a slate of recently opened restaurants, bars and hotels, including Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, a luxury resort housed in a converted monastery, as well as ambitious new architectural projects underway in the southern part of the city led by Tokyo’s Shigeru Ban and others. The art scene is also getting a boost now that KMSKA, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, has reopened after its decade-long renovation. Here, Mulier and four other notable locals share some of their favorite spots in the city, from beloved relics to new diversions.

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The Costa Rican Cuban painter Ileana Moro lived in New York City, Los Angeles and Mexico City before moving to Antwerp in 2022.

The fashion designer Pieter Mulier , the creative director of Alaïa, divides his time between Antwerp and Paris.

Karen Shu , the chef and owner of the plant-based restaurant And/Or and a former chef de cuisine at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s ABC Kitchen in New York, moved to Antwerp in 2021.

The architect and designer Vincent Van Duysen , who founded his firm in Antwerp in 1989, has designed a number of buildings and interiors in the city, including those of the hotel August in 2019.

The interior designer, gallerist and antiques dealer Axel Vervoordt is known for prominent design projects throughout his hometown, as well as international ones.

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“For a small city like Antwerp to have something as high-end as the Botanic Sanctuary hotel is quite astonishing. The level of everything here, from the restaurants to the service to the rooms, is unbelievable. They took a very long time to do it and had quite an eye for detail. That’s very Flemish. We take a lot of time for things.” (Rooms from about $590 a night.) — Pieter Mulier

“ August was once a military hospital and Augustinian cloister. The high ceilings and old convent windows have so much charm, and I love the way the garden is set away from the street so it feels completely private. It’s perfect for an aperitif or drinks after dinner.” (Rooms from about $190 a night.) — Karen Shu

“ Hotel Julien is a very welcoming and charming townhouse located in the city center. The aesthetics belong to the culture of Antwerp: minimal, elegant and historic, but also modern.” (Rooms from about $225 a night.) — Vincent Van Duysen

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“ Osaka is a special place — the people, the atmosphere and the design. Inside the surfaces are all stainless steel, very futuristic. The natural-wine list is exceptional, and the oysters are really good. In the summer, people sit outside on the terrace.” — Ileana Moro

“ Tazu is my favorite cocktail bar. It’s gorgeous, and Julian Youssef, the head bartender, is a master cocktail curator and can make you a drink depending on your mood.” — K.S.

“ Restaurant Veranda is very Antwerp, but it also has a bit of a creative Brooklyn feeling. The interiors are simple and understated, and the chef Davy Schellemans makes great seasonal food with the best ingredients. ’t Fornuis is a rustic Flemish place with heavy wood interiors. It’s [an aesthetic] I wouldn’t normally connect with, but the food is incredible. It’s Belgian cuisine with a slightly Mediterranean touch. Sir Anthony Van Dijck is in the heart of the oldest part of the city, where Axel Vervoordt started his career. You have to ring a bell and someone opens the door for you. And then you enter this beautiful place designed by Axel.” — V.V.D.

“ Houben is one of the most iconic multibrand stores in Antwerp. The couple who own it have a very good eye, and the shop has been going since the ’80s, when they were selling Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto. I still visit them regularly.” — P.M.

“Antwerp is very much about fashion, from Ann Demeulemeester to Dries Van Noten, but my favorite exclusive place to window shop is Verso . It’s so chic, with a mix of designers, from Dior to Vince.” — K.S. “ Het Modepaleis is the flagship store of Dries Van Noten, one of my favorite Antwerp designers, who’s also a close friend. His collections are inspired by artworks, the fabrics are very original and distinguished (both for men and women).” — Axel Vervoordt

“I’m obsessed with bed linen. Marie-Marie sells luxurious linens, and there’s no end to the options. It has its own line, which is of an unbelievable quality.” — P.M.

“ Graanmarkt 13 [designed by Van Duysen] is a cabinet of wonders. It’s a place to discover things. Everything that the co-founders Ilse Cornelissens and Tim Van Geloven choose, whether accessories or objects or clothing, is one of a kind.” — V.V.D.

“The art park at the Middelheim Museum is one of the most beautiful sculpture parks that I’ve ever seen. It has an excellent, diverse collection — you can find everything from a Rodin sculpture to an Ai Weiwei, and there’s a nice cafe. Located in the harbor neighborhood Het Eilandje, CASSTL functions as a hybrid of an artist-run space and a gallery. It was founded by Luc Tuymans and the artist duo Carla Arocha and Stéphane Schraenen. They promote noncommercial projects, including performances and installations.” — I.M.

“The Kanaal project — an industrial complex with residences, offices and art spaces [including the Axel Vervoordt Gallery] outside Antwerp — was imagined and developed by Axel and his family; you just get absorbed by their personal taste. It’s a complete universe. You go from one space, such as the Anish Kapoor installation, to another, such as a vast gallery of historic sculptures, and all throughout you travel from dark to light. The whole complex plays with the light of Belgium. The Museum Plantin-Moretus is the house and workshop of the 16th-century printer Christophe Plantin. There’s a beautiful library there.” — P.M.

“If you appreciate architecture and want to discover Antwerp from another era, you have to walk through the Zurenborg neighborhood . I love the Art Nouveau buildings.” — K.S.

“Peter Paul Rubens contributed to the decoration at St. Charles Borromeo Church . It’s from the early 1600s, and the interiors are exquisite. Sometimes I go there by myself. It’s walking distance from the city center. You follow small, narrow streets and then suddenly it opens up to a square, one of my favorites in the city. Everything about it is very poetic. KMSKA , or the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp , has an incredible collection of Belgian painters and a very nice grand cafe. Also, I love the water sculpture at the front of the museum that was created by the artist Cristina Iglesias. The bottom of it is a bas-relief of a bed of leaves in cement, and the water goes in and out like a tide.” — V.V.D.

These interviews have been edited and condensed.

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A side from being a center for European politics, Belgium is famed for its chocolate, Belgian waffles, beer and the stunning and varied architecture on display within its historic cities.

When it comes to choosing which city to visit — Ghent or Antwerp — there’s plenty to see and do in each city: there are castles and cathedrals, medieval museums, and modern shopping. And when you need to refuel, there’s Belgian beer, fries, and delicious pastries! But which should you visit….

Well Antwerp, often referred to as the fashion capital of Belgium, is Belgium’s largest city by population. The city is a seaport, sitting on the river Scheldt and linked to the North Sea by the river’s Westerschelde estuary. Antwerp has more things to do than Ghent, and will likely be the better choice for families.

Famous attractions to explore include the Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, the diamond district, Het Steen Castle, and Rubenhuis, where you can admire the artwork of Flemish artist and former Antwerp citizen Peter Paul Rubens.

Meanwhile Ghent is Belgium’s second-largest city by population and is also a port city thanks to the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, which links it to the North Sea. Often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North,’ Ghent is arguably the more romantic and prettier city of the two and can be explored via its cobbled lanes or by canal.

Not to be outdone by its eastern neighbor, Ghent also has plenty of history to uncover; explore the 12th-century Gravensteen Castle, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Sint-Pietersabdij Abbey, and take in great views of the city from the Belfort tower.

Luckily if you’re planning a short city break to Belgium and are trying to decide between Ghent and Antwerp, we’re going to dive deeper into the differences and similarities between these two cities to help you decide.

Read on as we show you which is easiest to get to and explore, which has the best cultural attractions, the best day trips, the best nightlife and more…

Which Has The Best Attractions?

Which has the best day trips, which is better for families, which is better for nightlife, where to stay according to your budget, which is easier to get to, which is easier to get around.

• Which Is The Better Choice?

With archeological evidence proving human activity in the area that predates the Roman period, you can be sure both cities have a rich history to explore when there.

Throughout the centuries, this area of north-western Europe has seen many political changes, and a few historically important battles have taken place within Belgium.

Both cities have an array of museums, churches, abbeys, and art galleries to explore, and both cities are lined with stunning architectural examples from various periods of history.

So with that the case, we’re going to take a look at a few of the top cultural attractions in each city in order to help you choose which one is best for you:

Antwerp: The Attractions

1. museum aan de stroom (mas).

The Museum aan de Stroom, known simply as the MAS Antwerp, is the city’s most prestigious museum. The building itself is a work of art, with stunning views across the city from the roof of its tenth floor.

Inside, the museum’s different floors portray different themes, with the 8th floor’s world-famous collection of art from pre-Columbian America being a popular spot.

Aside from the exhibits and views, the museum also houses a two-Michelin-star restaurant, ‘t Zilte. The restaurant’s kitchen is officially the highest kitchen in the city, and the food is superb.

2. Rubens House

A visit to Rubens House (Rubenshuis) will enable you to walk around in the private accommodations, workshop, and beautiful garden of the house where Flemish artist and diplomat Sir Peter Paul Rubens once lived and worked.

Rubens acquired the property in 1610, and it was then bought by the city in 1937 before being opened to the public in 1946.

Several paintings and artworks by Rubens and his contemporaries are on display, as well as period furniture. Notable paintings include his early Adam and Eve and a self portrait made when he was aged about fifty.

3. Cathedral of Our Lady

The construction of the Gothic-style Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady began in 1352, and although the first stage of building was finished in 1521, the whole project was never officially completed.

Initial plans included two equally high towers, but the south one remains about half the height of the northern tower.

Aside from the stunning exterior architecture, the first thing you will notice is the church’s size. It occupies one hectare of the city center and is the largest Gothic church in the Benelux Union of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. It can hold 25,000 people and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. The Diamond District

Antwerp has been an important player in the international diamond trade since the middle of the 15th century. Its historic diamond district, next to the Central Station, is believed to handle 80% of the world’s uncut diamonds.

Visitors can wander around the district and check out the jewellery shops, and to learn more about the historic diamond trade, you can also head to the nearby DIVA, the diamond museum.

5. Het Steen Castle

Het Steen Castle is a medieval fortress dating back to the thirteenth century. It is Antwerp’s oldest building, and its name, when translated from Dutch, means “the rock.” Over the centuries, the building has served a few different purposes, from a prison to a museum.

These days it’s a visitors center with a panoramic rooftop and is home to The Antwerp Story exhibition, which showcases the history of the city and gives an overview of its districts, its people, and what makes Antwerp special.

Ghent: The Attractions

1. the castle of the counts.

The Castle of the Counts, known locally in Dutch as the Gravensteen, is a medieval castle that dates back to 1180.

This castle was the official residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353, since when it has been used as a court, a prison, a mint, and even for a period as a cotton factory. It is the only remaining medieval castle in Flanders with a moat and a largely intact defense system.

The Counts of Flanders converted the earlier wooden building work into living quarters in the Middle Ages, and the castle featured 24 towers. The building’s impressive size would have been even more impressive at the time of its construction, and it stood as a symbol of the Counts’ power.

Visitors today can explore a collection of ancient torture devices. If you want to explore Ghent’s rich history, there’s no better starting point than the Gravensteen.

2. St Bavo’s Cathedral

Ghent’s oldest parish church, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, sits on the site of its two predecessors, which were built in the 10th and 12th centuries, respectively.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the site was redesigned, and St. Bavo’s Cathedral was built. With its long and rich history, the cathedral has acquired a number of art treasures that visitors can admire.

Highlights include the Baroque high altar, the Rococo pulpit in oak, gilded wood, and marble, and a masterpiece by Rubens. The cathedral also houses the famous Adoration of the Mystic Lamb artwork.

This is a multi-paneled piece, also known as the Ghent Altarpiece, that was completed in 1432. The work is attributed to the painters and brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck and is considered a masterpiece. It was the world’s “first major oil painting”, and is seen as starting the transition from Middle Age to Renaissance art.

3. Ghent Belfry

The Belfort van Ghent, or the Belfry of Ghent in English, is one of a collection of three medieval towers that sit in the old city center. The other two can be found at the beautiful Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas’ Church.

The Belfort reaches 91 meters (299 feet), is the tallest belfry in Belgium and is actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began back in 1313 and continued until 1380.

The belfry features an iconic dragon, which was put in place in 1377 to keep an eye on the city and be the symbolic guardian of the belfry. You can climb up to the top of the tower for sweeping views across the city.

4. St Peter’s Abbey

A former Benedictine abbey, it was founded in the 7th century by St Amand, the patron saint of all who produce beer.

The abbey now houses a museum and exhibition centre, and its gardens and vineyard are a much-loved green area of the city, and a great place for a coffee in the sun.

The Abbey was chosen as the final resting place for many Counts and Countesses of Flanders, and it has been under restoration since the 1950s, with work still ongoing in the refectory wing.

5. Museum of Fine Arts

Art lovers can enjoy a stroll around the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK), Belgium’s oldest museum. With works by old masters and modernists hung side-by-side, it’s like taking a walk through the history of art.

Works by Bosch, Rubens, and Magritte are among the impressive collection of art from as far back as the Middle Ages right up to the 20th century.

Panels from the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, which is displayed at St. Bavo’s Cathedral, are being restored here, and visitors can see the restoration work taking place live.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and you can get tickets in advance online instead of queuing up when you arrive.

The beauty of smaller nations is that getting around is so much easier.

And a visit to either Ghent or Antwerp will allow you to visit other areas of the country pretty easily. In fact one option for a day trip from Antwerp is Ghent, and vice versa.

You can hire a car and drive between the two cities in under an hour, traffic permitting. So, if you arrive in Antwerp and suddenly fear you made the wrong choice, simply hop in a car or train and go find out…

Brussels is a similar distance from Ghent as it is from Antwerp too, and it is kind of in the middle of the two cities. You can easily head into Brussels for the day from either city on the train.

As the country’s capital city, there’s plenty to see and do in Brussels. Aside from the excellent shopping, Brussels is home to the European Parliament, NATO, and a strangely appealing statue of a boy urinating, the Manneken Pis (Dutch for ‘Little Pissing Man’).

Another popular destination for a day trip from either city is a visit to Waterloo, just south of Brussels. Waterloo was the infamous site of Napoleon’s defeat at the hands of the Duke of Wellington.

The Battle of Waterloo took place near Waterloo on June 18, 1815, and you can visit the battleground to see the Lion’s Mound and a panoramic painting of the battle.

The Lion’s Mound commemorates the spot where Willem, Prince of Orange (and from 1840, King Willem II of The Netherlands), was injured when a musket bullet knocked him off his horse during the battle.

If you’re all ‘historied-out’ and would rather escape to explore Belgium’s green countryside, a trip to Belgium’s only national park, Hoge Kempen National Park, is a great option.

It’s an hour away from Antwerp and about ninety minutes from Ghent, and it’s covered by heathland and pine forest and can be explored by foot, bicycle, mountain bike, or horseback.

So all in all, it’s hard to separate Antwerp from Ghent when it comes to day trips. Although the fact Belgium’s only national park is a little closer to Antwerp may make it the better choice for some.

If you’re traveling with the children, you’ll be pleased to know that both cities have plenty of attractions to keep them entertained.

In either city, you will be able to find plenty of cinemas and shopping opportunities, and the kids will enjoy exploring the castles.

Belgian waffles and fries always go down well with the kids too, but if you’re looking for child-specific activities, Antwerp may be the better option.

In Antwerp, taking the kids on a subterranean adventure to explore De Ruien is always a winner.

De Ruien is the city’s old sewer and underground canals, which can be explored with kids three years old and up. The boat tour takes you through the old sewers and lasts about 15 minutes.

And Plopsa Station Antwerp is a mini indoor theme park that celebrates Belgium’s famous cartoon characters, the Smurfs and Tin-Tin. It’s located close to the main train station, and it’s a good place to keep the kids entertained for a few hours—perfect should it rain.

On top of that, Chocolate Nation in Antwerp is the world’s biggest chocolate factory and is always a big hit with the children. It has interactive multimedia exhibits and occasionally runs chocolate-making workshops. Be careful in the gift shop, though…

Ghent has fewer options, specifically for the kids, but there’s still plenty to do. Aside from bowling, cinemas, and karting, there are also some large parks to explore, especially if you visit during the summer, including a big skate park (Blaarmeersen).

One activity that’s a little different in Ghent but not aimed solely at children is going rafting—in the city! There are no rapids, but you can enjoy a different view of the city as you paddle around her ancient waterways.

While you’ll have plenty to do in each city, Antwerp is perhaps a little more geared up for children, and there are a few more options for keeping them entertained here.

If you’re planning on letting your hair down on your city break, you will be pleased to know that both cities have plenty to do once the sun goes down. Both cities have healthy student populations, and there are plenty of bars and clubs to enjoy.

Try Trollekelder if you want to visit a traditional tavern and drink some real Belgian beer. Charleton is a fascinating bar that occasionally becomes a little rowdier as the night progresses.

And if you want to keep going into the wee small hours, Kompass Nightclub is a good bet, although it’s a little outside the city center, so plan your transportation before you start enjoying yourself too much.

Antwerp also has an abundance of bars and pubs and is often touted as having the best nightlife in all of Belgium – better than Ghent.

You’ll be able to find numerous cool bars where you can just hang out with a few buddies and listen to live music.

If you plan to dance the night away, the city’s top clubs are Café d’Anvers and IKON Antwerp. Café d’Anvers is situated in a 16th-century church in the middle of Antwerp’s red light district, and in 2011, it was voted number 38 in DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 Clubs in the World” poll.

While there are plenty of bars in each city where you can relax into Belgian beer culture, if you’re looking to party well into the night, Antwerp may just be the better option.

If you’ve already searched for flights to these two cities, you will have noticed that only one of them, Antwerp, has its own airport.

Antwerp International Airport (ANR) is a small international airport located three miles (five kilometers) south of the city. It is used for some scheduled and charter flights, but only receives direct flights from London and a few southern European cities.

Ghent, on the other hand, does not have its own airport.

But before you assume Antwerp will be much easier to reach, you should also check out Brussels as an entry point. Of the 50 states and territories of Europe, Belgium is only the 35th largest, and as such, it’s very easy to move around between the cities.

Brussels is less than an hour’s drive from both Ghent and Antwerp, and it is also home to two international airports. Brussels-Zaventem Airport (BRU) is the busier of the two and receives direct flights from all over Europe as well as from a few major eastern US cities, the Middle East, Africa, and from a couple of Asian destinations. The airport is located seven miles (12 kilometers) north-east of the city center.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), sometimes referred to as Brussels-Charleroi Airport, is the smaller of the two Brussels’ airports, but it is very well connected to the rest of Europe.

The airport lies around thirty miles south of the center of Brussels, and there are regular buses and shuttles into the city and to its main train station.

While it will depend on your point of origin, you may find it a little easier to get to Antwerp. But with both cities being a similar distance from Brussels—around fifty kilometers—both Ghent and Antwerp are reasonably easy to get to, especially from within Europe.

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Moving around within both of these two cities is pretty straightforward too. The two cities may be the largest cities in the country by population, but they are not as big as sprawling metropolises like Paris or London.

Their relative compact size makes getting around pretty easy, and with lots of public transport options, getting from A to B should be pretty easy in either city.

Both cities have plenty of taxis, buses, and trams to help you move around, and each city has a city travel card (the CityCard Ghent and the Antwerp City Card), which makes using public transport even more affordable and convenient.

You can also explore either city by bicycle, with each city having shared cycle options and various pick-up and drop-off points conveniently placed around the cities.

Antwerp vs Ghent: Which Is The Better Choice?

As two cities with long and varied histories, you can be sure you’ll find plenty of cool and interesting activities in both Ghent and Antwerp.

Both are blessed with stunning architectural examples from different periods of history; both have cool castles to explore and impressive cathedrals.

Belgian beer, fries, and chocolate are widely available in both cities, but if you’re traveling with kids or looking to party hard, Antwerp may be the better choice.

And you will always have the option of visiting both on the same trip. As one of Europe’s smaller countries, getting around Belgium is pretty easy, so you can always visit both cities in one trip.

Both Antwerp and Ghent are fun and vibrant cities with plenty going on. Whichever destination you choose, you’re sure to have an interesting and enjoyable trip.

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