Pavilion of rigorous justice (Hongyi ge)
Located south-west of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Pavilion of Rigorous Justice was originally known as the "Martial Pavilion" (Wu lou) its original name. During Jiajing's reign he was changed to "hall of Martial Victories". His current name was given to him by the Qing emperors (1644-1911). During this dynasty it was used to store gold and silver ritual instruments.
Measuring 9 bays long and 3 floors, the building has the particularity of not having a window on the first two floors. This is where was stored the encyclopedia of the era of Emperor Chengzu (Ming Dynasty)
Pavilion of rigorous justice
Pavilion of rigorous justice
Pavilion of rigorous justice
Pavilion of rigorous justice
Pavilion of rigorous justice
Pavilion of rigorous justice
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