Old Summer Palace
Dublin Core
Title
Old Summer Palace
Description
The Old Summer Palace, also known as the Yuanmingyuan, was a complex of palaces and gardens located in Beijing, China. Built during the Qing Dynasty, it served as the primary imperial residence for emperors during the summer months. The palace complex was renowned for its exquisite architecture, expansive gardens, and extensive collection of artworks and treasures. Tragically, the Old Summer Palace was ransacked and destroyed by British and French forces during the Second Opium War in 1860, resulting in significant loss of cultural heritage. Despite its ruinous state, the site remains a poignant symbol of China's history and the enduring legacy of its imperial past.
Source
is51102024
Contributor
Shiwen
Type
Site
Identifier
972
Date Submitted
23/04/2024
Date Modified
04/23/2024 12:46:42 pm
Extent
cm x cm x cm
Spatial Coverage
current,40,116.3;
Europeana
Europeana Data Provider
Old Summer Palace
Europeana Type
TEXT
Site Item Type Metadata
Institutional nature
Building
Prim Media
2023
Contact
shiwenbot@gmail.com
Citation
“Old Summer Palace,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2024.
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