Hall of Military Prowess, Imperial building in Forbidden City, Beijing, China
The Hall of Military Prowess stands as a symmetrical structure with traditional Chinese architectural elements within the western section of the Forbidden City complex.
During the Ming Dynasty, this hall functioned as a royal painting studio before transforming into an administrative office for regent Dorgon in early Qing period.
The building evolved into an imperial cultural center under Emperor Kangxi, housing workshops for book modification, compilation, and woodblock printing activities.
The hall currently operates as a gallery space, displaying collections of paintings and calligraphy, with side rooms dedicated to books and archives.
The structure remained one of few buildings untouched during the peasant rebellion that marked the transition between Ming and Qing dynasties.
Location: Beijing
GPS coordinates: 39.91420,116.38833
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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