Aula Academica, Protected neoclassical assembly hall in Ghent, Belgium
The Aula Academica features eight Corinthian columns supporting a triangular pediment, with a grand entrance leading to a ceremonial amphitheater beneath a domed ceiling.
Following the establishment of Ghent University in 1817, architect Louis Roelandt designed this ceremonial building, which officially opened on October 3, 1826.
The hall preserves academic traditions through regular ceremonies where faculty members wear togas and parade through the city for university gatherings.
The entrance hall contains a 21-meter meridian line on the marble floor that indicates solar noon from March to October through an opening in the ceiling.
The columns of the building became so representative of academic excellence that they were incorporated into the official logo of Ghent University in 1988.
Location: Ghent
Inception: 1826
Architects: Louis Roelandt
Official opening: October 3, 1826
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.05212,3.72349
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43
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