Meridian Gate Tower

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Tower
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Chinese_architecture
gptkb:Watchtower
gptkbp:associatedWith Chinese_history
Chinese_emperors
gptkbp:built gptkb:Emperor_Yongle
Wood and stone
Imperial_family
gptkbp:constructedIn 15th century
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Symbol of authority
UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol_of_Beijing
gptkbp:currentStatus Tourist attraction
gptkbp:decoratedWith Dragon_motifs
gptkbp:designedBy Ming Dynasty
Imperial_architects
gptkbp:features Five arches
Imperial decorations
gptkbp:function Gate
gptkbp:height 35 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent Ceremonial_events
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Ming Dynasty
Military defense
gptkbp:historicalRole Ceremonial_gateway
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Royal entrance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Meridian Gate Tower
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Traditional_Chinese_architecture
gptkbp:influences Modern architecture
gptkbp:is_accessible_by Main pathway
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Forbidden_City
gptkbp:notableFor Scale_and_grandeur
gptkbp:originalPurpose Defense
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:National_Palace_Museum
gptkb:Imperial_City
Beijing's_historical_sites
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:renovated Restored in 1980s
gptkbp:represents Cultural heritage
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Main_entrance_to_the_Forbidden_City
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Imperial_Palace
gptkb:Tiananmen_Square
Forbidden_City_entrance
gptkbp:surroundings Moat
gptkbp:symbolizes Imperial power
gptkbp:touristAttraction Cultural site
gptkbp:viewingPlatform Top of the tower
gptkbp:visibility Surrounding areas
gptkbp:visitors Tourists