To ask if you prefer Ghent or Bruges

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OptimismvsRealism · 12/09/2024 08:38

For a September long weekend

I know Bruges is the most delightful for photos but is it also too full to enjoy now?

Also wondered about Antwerp.

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turkeyboots · 12/09/2024 10:49

Ghent here too.

DownThePubWithStevieNicks · 12/09/2024 10:49

Another vote for Ghent! You can do everything you can in Bruges, it’s just quieter. Also a university town so has a nice vibe from that.

Antwerp is quite good for shopping and nightlife, and gawping in the diamond shop windows, but I wouldn’t base myself there.

Poppins21 · 12/09/2024 10:46

IwantToDatePicard · 12/09/2024 08:43

Following with interest. We have booked to stay in brussels with a day trip to bruge, just wondering if we have made the right choice. It was cheaper though!

Depends where is Brussels?

Poppins21 · 12/09/2024 10:45

Ghent get my vote too. I also like Leuven and it’s only 15 mins from the airport so really easy for a weekend away.

firesuite · 12/09/2024 08:43

Another vote for Ghent. It's what I imagine Bruges was like before the tourist level became insane.

IwantToDatePicard · 12/09/2024 08:43

Following with interest. We have booked to stay in brussels with a day trip to bruge, just wondering if we have made the right choice. It was cheaper though!

Whatjemimadid · 12/09/2024 08:42

Ghent. It's so lovely and easy to get around in a weekend.

Frowningprovidence · 12/09/2024 08:42

I really like Ghent. I can't say it was quiet though but I went to Bruges ages ago so can't really compare.

CormorantStrikesBack · 12/09/2024 08:42

Ghent for sure. It’s a proper town. It’s still beautiful, there’s more to see. The castle is amazing with a great audio tour.

LadyLucksalot · 12/09/2024 08:41

Ghent, hands down. Like a concentrated version of Bruges, much quieter and just as (if not more) beautiful.

But don't tell everyone about it or they'll all want to go.

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