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Juguang Tower

Coordinates: 24°25′29.9″N 118°19′08.4″E / 24.424972°N 118.319000°E / 24.424972; 118.319000
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Juguang Tower
莒光樓
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General information
Typetower
LocationJincheng, Kinmen, Fukien, ROC
Coordinates24°25′29.9″N 118°19′08.4″E / 24.424972°N 118.319000°E / 24.424972; 118.319000
Construction started1952
Completed1953
Technical details
Floor count3
Floor area6,612 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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Juguang Tower". Classic Kinmen Travel. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Juguang Tower". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Juguang Tower". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 23 April 2021.