Drum Tower of Xi'an

Drum Tower of Xi'an - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Drum Tower of Xi'an (), located in the heart of Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, Northwestern China, along with the Bell Tower is a symbol of the city. Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty (Hongwu era), it stands towering above the city center and offers an incredible view of Xi'an. The Drum Tower is in a predominantly Muslim district of Xi'an, known as the Drum Tower Muslim District (DTMD). Read more on Wikipedia

type: building
date from: 1380

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