Meridian Gate (Wumen) (Beijing)

China / Beijing / Peking / Beijing
 palace, gate
The Meridian Gate is the southern, and largest, gate of the Forbidden City. It has 5 arches. The three central arches are close together and the two flanking arches are farther apart from the three central arches. Above the arches are a series of buildings. The central one is the palace of nine bays wide, with double roofs. In each side, the 13 bays wide building, single roof, connects to the two pavilions on top. Its superstructure is also called the "Five Phoenix Turrets" because it is composed of five buildings. The gate has five gateways.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meridian_Gate
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Coordinates:   39°54'43"N   116°23'27"E

Comments

  • beautiful architecture and very interesting history.
  • its a cool city
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