The Imperial Vault of Heaven inside The Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, China, Asia
"The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor, who was also responsible for the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The complex was extended and renamed Temple of Heaven during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor in the 16th century." [source: Wikipedia]
Size: 2850px × 3800px
Location: Beijing, China, Asia
Photo credit: © Sergio Azenha / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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