Juguang Tower
The Juguang Tower (Chinese: 莒光樓; pinyin: Jǔguāng Lóu; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kí-kong Lâu) is a tower in Jincheng Township, Kinmen County, Fujian Province, Republic of China (Taiwan).
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莒光樓 | |
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General information | |
Type | Tower |
Location | Jincheng, Fujian, Republic of China |
Coordinates | 24°25′29.9″N 118°19′08.4″E |
Construction started | 1952 |
Completed | 1953 |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Floor area | 6,612 m2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Sheng Xuie-hai |
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][4]
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References
- "Juguang Tower - Tour around Kinmen -". kmh.moj.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
- "Jyuguang Tower". Classic Kinmen Travel. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- "Attractions > Hot Spots > Kinmen County > Juguang Tower >". Eng.taiwan.net.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
- "Jyuguang Tower".
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