Guangyue Building was built in the seventh year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (1374). The main structure is masonry structure, with a total height of 33 meters, which is divided into five floors. There are cross ridges on the top of the rest mountain and cornices on all sides, which are connected with the cloister. The building foundation is a square platform with a side length of 34.5 meters and a vertical height of 9 meters. It consists of four semicircular arches and more than 50 steps.
The unique design of Guangyue Building embodies the exquisite art of ancient architecture. Together with Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower, it is called "Top Ten Famous Buildings in China". There are many plaques, couplets, inscriptions and seal carvings in the building, showing the elegance of literati. In addition, Guangyuelou has high practical value, not only as a watchtower to observe the enemy's situation, but also for sightseeing and leisure.
Characteristics of Liaocheng Guangyue Building
Guangdong Building in Liaocheng witnessed the historical development of China, bearing rich regional culture. In the long history, Guangyue Building has been rebuilt and expanded many times, and has always maintained a unique style. In the 22nd year of Chenghua in the Ming Dynasty (1486), Yang Neng, the magistrate, rebuilt the Guangyue Building to make it more magnificent. In recent years, the local government has also carried out protective maintenance on Guangyue Building, giving it new life.
As the landmark building of Liaocheng ancient city, Guangyuelou is an excellent place for citizens and tourists to taste history and feel culture. It is not only an ancient architectural landscape, but also a vivid history, which inherits the excellent culture of the Chinese nation. Here, you can climb high and look far, enjoy the scenery of the ancient city, appreciate the beauty of ancient buildings and feel the charm of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Liaocheng Guangyue Building.