Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Gate
|
| gptkbp:access |
Open to tourists
Restricted access for commoners |
| gptkbp:accessibility |
Wheelchair accessible
Public transport access available |
| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
gptkb:Chinese_architecture
Columns Carvings Eaves Roof decorations Stone lions |
| gptkbp:artwork |
Paintings
Calligraphy |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Ming Dynasty
Qing Dynasty |
| gptkbp:colors |
Gold
Red |
| gptkbp:constructedIn |
15th century
|
| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
Art exhibitions
Historical reenactments Traditional festivals National Day celebrations Chinese_New_Year_celebrations |
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Tourist attraction
Symbol_of_Beijing |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
Depth 37 meters
Height 35 meters Width 65 meters |
| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
gptkb:Palace_Museum
gptkb:Hall_of_Supreme_Harmony gptkb:Clock_Tower gptkb:Ningshou_Palace Imperial Garden |
| gptkbp:features |
Five openings
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Coronations
Imperial ceremonies |
| gptkbp:historicalRole |
gptkb:Cultural_center
Political center |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Cultural heritage site
Site of imperial power |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Meridian Gate
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Forbidden_City
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Preservation efforts ongoing
Regular upkeep required |
| gptkbp:material |
Stone
Wood |
| gptkbp:renovated |
Restored in 2000s
Restored in 1950s |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:Main_entrance_to_the_Forbidden_City
|
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Tiananmen_Square
gptkb:Imperial_City Historical context Cultural landscape Beijing_cityscape |
| gptkbp:surroundings |
gptkb:Meridian_Gate_Tower
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Imperial_authority
|
| gptkbp:tourism |
Guided tours available
Audio guides available |
| gptkbp:visitors |
Attracts millions annually
|