Taimiao, as one near Tiananmen Square in BeijingArchitecture, formerly known as Working PeopleCulturePalace, but in its history before 1924, it had another name - Taimiao. Taimiao was not just a temple in ancient times, more importantly, it was used forSacrificeThe place of the ancestors. Therefore, the title of "Taimiao" also means that it is the Son of HeavenSacrificeIn the land of ancestors, only the Son of Heaven can enjoy such a privilege. Ming and Qing dynastiesThe sons of heaven of the two dynasties are hereSacrificeThe ancestors made the Taimiao the most complete and largest royal palace in ChinaSacrificeArchitectureOne of the swarms.
As part of the Forbidden City, the Temple is unique in the worldArchitectureScale and quality. It is said that the main hall of the Taimiao "Enjoy Palace" is "better than the main hall of the Forbidden City".Taihe Temple"And taller. This is not surprising either, becauseTaihe TempleIt used to suffer from fires, so nowTaihe TempleNot originalArchitecture, but the temple is a complete preservation of the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty. The entrance of the Taimiao Temple is located on the east side of the Royal Road in Tiananmen Square, which is also the gate of Taimiao Street. When the Son of Heaven worships his ancestors, he can start from the Noon Gate and the End Gate and turn left to enter the Taimiao area. Like the Forbidden City, the Taimiao adopts a central axis layout, the main bodyArchitectureTaihe TempleThe Middle Temple, the Baohe hall is arranged in turn along the central axis, with the hallGod Chef, Shenku, and Jingting are arranged on both sides of the middle line. In the cypress forest on the outer layer of the temple, there is also an ancient cypress tree planted by Zhu Di himself, witnessing a glorious history of 600 years.
Taimiao is known for its low-key luxury. It is said that the plaque of the temple is more than the Forbidden CityTaihe TempleThe plaque is more refined. The "Taimiao" plaque written in two characters of Kowloon gilt and Manchu and Han is hung on it, and the Forbidden CityTaihe TempleThe simplicity of the contrast is stark. The main hall of the temple is paved with floor tiles, and these floor tiles are similar to the Forbidden CityTaihe TempleThe same "gold bricks" are used. These "BRICS" are not really causedIt is made of the "clear mud" of Taihu Lake in Suzhou. It is said that it takes two years to make a complete gold brick. In addition to the gold bricks, the main hall of the temple also has a lot of golden silk nanmu pillars, so that the wholeArchitectureMore gorgeous.
The Taimiao Temple is located on the bank of the Guanzi River in Beijing, and behind the Taimiao is the Guanzi River. It faces the Forbidden City to the northeast and the Forbidden City to the west. Historically, it used to be a place where hundreds of civil and military officials of the imperial court gathered and lined up. Every spring, with the buds of the weeping willows on both sides of the river, this corner becomes particularly beautiful. Taimiao was built in the eighteenth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420 AD) and becameMing and Qing dynastiesTwo generations of emperorsSacrificeThe place of the ancestors. In 1950, Taimiao was officially renamed as Beijing Working PeopleCulturepalace, and open to the public. In 1957, Taimiao was listed as a municipal cultural relics protection unit in Beijing, and in 1988, it was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit.
Taimiao is a palace in BeijingArchitecture, not only has deep historical roots, but alsoMing and Qing dynastiesThe place where the two emperors worship their ancestors. From the temple of TaiArchitectureIn terms of scale and status, it complements the Forbidden City and together forms the core area of China's ancient imperial city. Tai Temple is known for its understated luxury, both inside and outArchitectureThe details are showing the royaltyArchitectureof dignity and brilliance. The location and historical significance of the temple make it BeijingCultureA shining jewel in the heritage that also gives people a deeper understanding of the history of the past.
The existence of the Taimiao is more than oneArchitectureThe existence of the existence represents the symbol of the ancient imperial power of our country. From the temple of TaiArchitectureThe specifications and luxury can be seen in the high status of the Son of Heaven at that time, as well as the supreme glory that courtiers and dignitaries could enjoy in their lifetimes. Taimiao'sCultureThe significance is also worth pondering, it has witnessed the rise and fall and inheritance of ancient dynasties in our country, and it also embodies the people's respect and reverence for their ancestors. The protection and inheritance of the temple is to protect and inherit the history of our countryCultureThe important task of the heritage, I hope that the Taimiao Temple can be more protected and valued, so that more people can understand and feel this oneArchitecturehistory and beauty.