Imperial Vault of Heaven (Beijing)

China / Beijing / Peking / Beijing
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The Imperial Vault of Heaven was used to house the tablet of the God of Heaven and the tablets of the emperors' ancestors. It was first built in 1530 and then rebuilt in 1752. It is a circular structure, covered with blue titles and topped by a gilded ball. The whole structure is supported by 16 pillars, eight of which are posts propping the eaves and another eight inside are gilded one. The wall around the buildings is the well-known Huiyinbi (Echo Wall).
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Coordinates:   39°52'37"N   116°24'24"E
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