Architecture

Temple of Heaven, Three Gates

Beijing, China

天坛 (Tiāntán) [Chinese simplified]
天壇 (Tiāntán) [Chinese traditional]
三座门 (Sānzuòmén) [Chinese]
Temple of Heaven, Three Gates

Architecture

The emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties passed through this gate to enter the inner precincts of the Temple of Heaven for purification rituals or offerings before ceremonies.

structure overview
architectural element(s)

Architecture: Temple of Heaven

built
1406-1420
culture
style/period
work type
patronage

Specifications

Specifications: Temple of Heaven

area
2,730,000 m²

Geography

local language location name
北京 (Běijīng), 中國 (Zhōngguó) [Chinese]
historic location names
Beiping
北平 (Běipíng)
historical affiliations
1406-1644
1644-1912
1912-1949

UNESCO World Heritage Site

type
cultural
criteria
I, II, III
designation
reference
881
type
cultural
criteria
III, IV
designation
reference
1714

Image characteristics

maximum image resolution
7,792 × 3,638  pixel
66.0 × 30.8 cm (300 dpi)
capture date
image processing
merged image, perspective control, colour corrected
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