Liao Dynasty Twin Towers

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The Zhuozhou Twin Towers (Twin Towers of the Liao Dynasty) are the landmark buildings of the ancient city of Zhuozhou. Zhidu Temple Tower", the North Tower is called "Yunju Temple Tower". Both pagodas are named after the temple, but it is unknown when the temple was destroyed, and only one pagoda remains, collectively called "Zhuozhou Twin Pagodas".

The twin pagodas are both octagonal brick imitation wood pavilion-style stupas. The south tower has five levels and a height of 44 meters. It was built in the eleventh year of Liao Taiping (1031). The North Tower has six levels and is 56 meters high. It was built in the eighth year of Liao Da'an (1092). The twin pagodas have obvious characteristics of the era, and quite have the architectural style of the Liao Dynasty, which has a certain influence in China.

The Zhuozhou twin towers are the few pavilion-style brick towers preserved among the existing Liao towers in China. They completely imitate the wooden pavilions. The workmanship of the Liao double towers is fine.

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It's a place worth visiting, and the price/performance ratio is relatively high.

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圣吉米尼亚诺伊尹

Zhuozhou twin towers, the landmark building of the ancient city of the first state in the world, the south tower is called "Zhidu Temple Tower", the north tower is called "Yunju Temple Tower", both of them are named after the temple, but the temple was destroyed in history In the long river, there is only one pagoda each, which are combined into twin pagodas. The twin pagodas have distinct characteristics of the Liao Dynasty. Their shape is majestic and magnificent, and their interior and exterior sculptures and portraits are exquisitely carved. They are the only remaining three octagonal imitation wood pavilion style Liao Dynasty relic brick pagodas in my country.

豆爸一家

There are not many people in this place. There are two towers, one north tower and one south tower. There is a commercial street in between, and the development is not very good.

老赵12

The places that chase history The places where history tells the truth

风雨同舟Lj

nice building, [scenery] good [fun] good [Value for money] Good, worth having

风飘飘向北吹

The traces of the years experienced are the most precious wealth. It is really worth admiring to work hard to protect the cultural heritage.