The Bell Tower in the Temple of Earth Beijing
The Bell Tower, with green glazed tiles covered roof, consists of three side-by-side rooms and covers over 12 meters in total width. The tower was built in 1530 and demolished in 1965 after having long been neglected and out of repair. In the year of 2000, the building was restored exactly to its original style. The bell is of 2.58 meters height, 1.56 meters diameter, and 2,324 kg in weight. Inscribed on the bell body is the motto saying “made under the reign of Emperor Jiajing in Ming Dynasty”. The sound of the bell is sonorous and full of strength.
