Is there any historical origin of the Bagua Building in Gulangyu Island?

When we visit some scenic spots, especially some ancient towns or cities, we will always see several private houses of the ancients, which can also be called luxury houses. We who are used to seeing high-rise buildings on weekdays are amazed not only by the architectural style and skills of private houses, but also by the luxury. There are also such private houses in Gulangyu Island, Xiamen, China, which can be regarded as the representative of modern architecture in Xiamen.

As we all know, Gulangyu Island is a 5A-level national scenic spot in Xiamen. Its beautiful natural environment and unique architecture attract millions of tourists every year. The mansion we are talking about is located in the northwest corner of Gulangyu Island, and it is also one of the top ten villas here, called Bagua Building. This mansion is not only a representative of Xiamen's modern architecture, but also a symbol of ships entering and leaving the port here.

The Bagua Building was built in 1907, during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. The whole building covers an area of 37 10 square meter and is 25.7 meters high. The most conspicuous one is the huge red dome, which is as high as 10 meter. People will call it. Bagua building? It is precisely because of this that there are eight ridges on the huge dome, built on an octagonal platform.

Most of the buildings in Bagua Building were designed by an American Dutchman who happened to be in Gulangyu Island? Save the hospital? As a dean, he is not only a skilled doctor, but also an architect. The whole Bagua Building combines the characteristics of the East and the West. If you come here, you will find some architectural styles of ancient Greece and Rome. The huge dome is modeled after the dome of the Islamic mosque, which is very spectacular.

However, such an atmospheric building was not built at one time. It is said that because of financial and other factors, there is a gossip building. Rotten tail? After a while, it was not built long. The owner of this mansion left Gulangyu because of bankruptcy. The last part of the whole building was hastily completed by the Japanese consulate according to the design. Although its original owner spent a lot of money, he never lived in it for a day.

Now, Bagua Building has become the main part of Gulangyu Government Museum Park. This museum is not only the only organ museum in China, but also the largest organ museum in the world. There are all kinds of organs in the museum, ranging from small to suitcase-sized, and the largest is more than 6 meters high. If you have friends who like organ, then this place must not be missed, and also go to see the Bagua Building!