Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) (Beijing) | place with historical importance, interesting place, 15th century construction

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The Tiananmen is the main entrance to the Imperial City, the central part of Beijing. Although commonly referred to as the front entrance to the Forbidden City, that honour properly rests with the Meridian Gate. The Tiananmen is located along the northern edge of Tiananmen Square.

The gate has several life leases (1420-1457) (1465-1644) (1651-present). The Chinese government underwent a massive restoration in 1969-1970, because the gate was 500 years old and had badly deteriorated, partly due to heavy usage in the 1950s-60s.

The building is 66 metres long, 37 metres wide, and 32 metres wide. It has had a portrait of Mao Zedong since 1976.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiananmen
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Coordinates:   39°54'26"N   116°23'28"E

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