Build the Hall of Prayer

Temple of Heaven · Beijing

What we're building

A round hall standing on three white marble terraces, with 28 big columns, three blue tiled roofs and a golden ball on top.

8 steps · About 38 m tall · 28 columns

The Temple of Heaven was finished in 1420. The round hall got its shape in 1545 and its name in 1751. Lightning set it on fire in 1889, and builders rebuilt it just as it was.

Materials

  • 3 marble terraces
  • Stairs and railings
  • 28 big columns
  • Blue glazed tiles
  • Golden top