{"product_id":"ghent-folded-map","title":"Ghent, Belgium (Pocket Map)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming pictorial map of Ghent captures the essence of mid-century European tourism promotion, presenting Belgium's medieval jewel in an accessible, trilingual format. The title elegantly displays the city's name in English, Dutch, and French, reflecting Belgium's rich linguistic tapestry and its appeal to international visitors during the post-war tourism revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cartographer has rendered Ghent's remarkable medieval architecture in delightful detail, with the Castle of the Counts, St. Bavo's Cathedral, and numerous Gothic churches rising from the street grid in miniature perspective. Blue canals weave through the composition, echoing the waterways that made Ghent a prosperous textile center in the Middle Ages. The distinctive checkered border and decorative soldier figure add graphic sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive key identifies monuments, museums, churches, and practical amenities, while the city's proud motto 'Hou Ende Trou' (Steadfast and True) appears alongside the lion rampant coat of arms. A wonderful example of functional cartography elevated to decorative art, perfect for collectors of vintage maps, Belgian ephemera, or European travel memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.0\" x 15.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43940179902579,"sku":"MP6682-10","price":65.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-6061-research-detail-ghent-m-OA3mrdgcE5lipqjZynHXhvHvxyIJEo.jpg?v=1776370702","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/ghent-folded-map","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}