Hommage Aula Academica

This book is devoted to one of the most remarkable buildings of the nineteenth century in Belgium. The city architect of Ghent, Louis Roelandt (1786-1864), built the Aula Academica as the headquarter and official meeting point of the national University of Ghent. Since then, countless festivities, decorations and ceremonies have taken place under the cupola of this building. Up to this day, it remains a landmark in the historic city centre of Ghent. This 'homage' is illustrated with many original drawings and photographs, compiled by scientific researcher Ronny De Meyer. Geert Bekaert wrote an essay on the meaning and the history of the Aula Academica.