Juguang Tower
| Juguang Tower | |
|---|---|
莒光樓 | |
| Map | |
| 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 / 24.424972; 118.319000 |
| 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
[edit ]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
[edit ]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
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "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.
