Hall of Literary Glory, Imperial ceremonial building in Forbidden City, China
The Hall of Literary Glory features an I-shaped structure with yellow-glazed tiles, connecting front and back halls within the outer court section.
During the Ming Dynasty, the hall changed from being the crown prince residence to an imperial lecture venue after 1536 for state functions.
The hall hosted imperial lectures on Confucian classics where emperors presented interpretations of Four Books and Five Classics to civil ministers.
Located east of the Gate of Unified Harmony, the hall contains a pottery gallery displaying over 400 pieces of Chinese ceramic artifacts.
Nine dedicated readers spent two days in the hall reviewing and marking papers during the palace examination process.
GPS coordinates: 39.91430,116.39308
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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