Juguang Tower
Juguang Tower | |
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莒光樓 | |
General information | |
Type | tower |
Location | Jincheng, Kinmen, Fukien, ROC |
Coordinates | 24°25′29.9″N 118°19′08.4″E / 24.424972°N 118.319000°E |
Construction started | 1952 |
Completed | 1953 |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Floor area | 6,612 m2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Sheng Xuie-hai |
The Juguang Tower (Chinese: 莒光樓; pinyin: Jǔguāng Lóu; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kí-kong Lâu) is a tower in Jincheng Township, Kinmen County, Fukien Province, Republic of China (Taiwan).
History
The construction of the tower started in 1952 and was completed in the fall of 1953. It was built to commemorate the fallen armed forces during the Battle of Guningtou 4 years earlier.[1][2]
Architecture
The tower ground covers an area of 6,612 m2. The tower was built with a traditional Chinese style with two cannons at the front of the tower, symbolizing the turbulent history of Kinmen. The architect who designed the tower is Sheng Xuie-hai (沈學海). It is a three-story building with a cultural gallery inside it displaying documents and materials about the history and current status of Kinmen.[3][2]
See also
References
- ^ "Juguang Tower". Classic Kinmen Travel. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Juguang Tower". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "Juguang Tower". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
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