The Juguang Tower () is a tower in Jincheng Township, Kinmen County, Fukien Province,

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(Taiwan).

History

The construction of the tower started in 1952 and was completed in the fall of 1953. It was built to commemorate the fallen

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during the Battle of Guningtou 4 years earlier.

Architecture

The tower ground covers an area of 6,612 m². The tower was built with a traditional Chinese style with two cannons at the front of the tower, symbolizing the turbulent history of Kinmen. The architect who designed the tower is Sheng Xuie-hai (). It is a three-story building with a cultural gallery inside it displaying documents and materials about the history and current status of Kinmen.

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History

Architecture

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