AmsterdamvsGhent
Can't decide between Amsterdam and Ghent? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam charms visitors with its picturesque canals, world-class museums, cycling culture, and liberal spirit. This compact city offers historic gabled houses, vibrant neighborhoods, and a rich artistic heritage from Van Gogh to Rembrandt.
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Ghent
Ghent is Belgium's best-kept secret—a stunning medieval city with the charm of Bruges but fewer crowds. This university town offers magnificent Gothic architecture, vibrant street art, cutting-edge food scene, and a lively student atmosphere along beautiful canals.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Amsterdam offers Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum
Ghent offers St. Bavo's Cathedral (Ghent Altarpiece), Gravensteen Castle, Graslei Waterfront
Food & Dining
Amsterdam is famous for its local dining scene
Ghent is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Amsterdam has legendary nightlife
Ghent offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
April to May (tulip season), June to August
April to October
Weather
Summer: 22°C, Winter: 5°C
Summer: 22°C, Winter: 5°C
Top Attractions in Amsterdam
- 1Anne Frank House
- 2Rijksmuseum
- 3Van Gogh Museum
- 4Canal Ring
- 5Vondelpark
- 6Jordaan District
Top Attractions in Ghent
- 1St. Bavo's Cathedral (Ghent Altarpiece)
- 2Gravensteen Castle
- 3Graslei Waterfront
- 4Patershol Quarter
- 5Street Art Walk
- 6Belgian Waffles & Beer
Amsterdam is Popular With
Ghent is Popular With
Ukryte Perełki
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Ukryte Perełki w Amsterdam
- 1
Begijnhof
A hidden medieval courtyard of 14th-century houses, once home to a lay Catholic sisterhood.
- 2
Hortus Botanicus
One of the world's oldest botanical gardens, founded in 1638 to grow medicinal herbs for the plague.
Ukryte Perełki w Ghent
- 1
Book Tower (Boekentoren)
A stunning 1930s modernist skyscraper designed by Henry van de Velde, housing the Ghent University Library.
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Groot Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth
A serene, secluded beguinage (a community for religious women) with white-washed houses and quiet courtyards, located near the Citadelpark.
Dzielnice do Zwiedzenia
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Najlepsze Obszary w Amsterdam
Jordaan
Once a working-class neighborhood, the Jordaan is now Amsterdam's most charming quarter.
De Pijp
Amsterdam's multicultural heart, centered on the famous Albert Cuyp Market.
Najlepsze Obszary w Ghent
Historic Center (Graslei/Korenlei & Around)
The iconic postcard view of Ghent, centered on the breathtaking Graslei and Korenlei quays with their step-gabled guildhouses.
Patershol
A labyrinth of narrow, cobbled streets just north of the castle, once a leather-working district and now Ghent's premier culinary quarter.
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Our Verdict
Both Amsterdam and Ghent are incredible destinations. Amsterdam excels in canals and museums, while Ghent stands out for Ghent Altarpiece and medieval architecture.
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nightlife
Amsterdam
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