Zhenwu Pavilion
Pavilion in Guangxi, China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zhenwu Pavilion (simplified Chinese: 真武阁; traditional Chinese: 真武閣; pinyin: Zhēnwǔ Gé) is a Chinese pavilion located in Rong County, Guangxi.[1] Alongside Yuejiang Tower, Xie Tiao Tower and Zhenhai Tower, it is one of the Four Great Towers of Jiangnan.[1]
| Zhenwu Pavilion | |
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真武阁 | |
 Zhenwu Pavilion in 2016 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Pavilion |
| Location | Rong County, Guangxi |
| Country | China |
| Coordinates | 22°51′30″N 110°33′23″E |
| Construction started | 758–779 |
| Renovated | 1573 (reconstruction) |
| Height | |
| Architectural | Chinese architecture |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Wood, stone, brick |
| Floor area | 168.00 m2 (1,808.3 sq ft) |
The original pavilion dates back to the 8th century, founded by Yuan Jie, a poet and official of the Tang dynasty (618–907).[2]
In 1377, at the dawn of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), local officials built a Taoist temple named "Xuanwu Palace" (玄武宫) on the former site.[2] It was enlarged in 1573, in the ruling of Wanli Emperor, and renamed "Zhenwu Pavilion", which is still in use now.[2]
On 23 February 1982, it was listed among the second batch of "Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Guangxi" by the State Council of China.[3] On 25 August 2017, it has been rated as a national AAAA level scenic spot by the China National Tourism Administration.[4]
Zhenwu Pavilion is a three-story wooden structure with a gable and hip roof (歇山顶).[2] It is 13.8-metre (45 ft) wide, 11.2-metre (37 ft) deep and 20-metre (66 ft) high and preserves the largest, grandest and most magnificent hall in Guangxi.[2]
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