Former Residence of Tan Sitong
Traditional folk houses in Hunan, China
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Former Residence of Tan Sitong or Tan Sitong's Former Residence (simplified Chinese: 谭嗣同故居; traditional Chinese: 譚嗣同故居; pinyin: Tán Sìtóng Gùjū) was built in the late Ming dynasty (1368–1644). It is located in Liuyang, Hunan.[1][2][3][4] The house occupies a building area of 760 square metres (8,200 sq ft) and the total area over 1,200 square metres (13,000 sq ft).[1]
| Former Residence of Tan Sitong | |
|---|---|
谭嗣同故居 | |
Former Residence of Tan Sitong. | |
  Location within Hunan | |
General information | |
| Type | Traditional folk houses |
| Location | Liuyang, Hunan, China |
| Coordinates | 28°08′30″N 113°37′52″E |
| Owner | Government of Liuyang |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 760 m2 (8,200 sq ft) |
| Grounds | 1,200 m2 (13,000 sq ft) |
History
From age 15 to 17, Tan Sitong lived here.
In November 1996, it was listed as a "Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level" by the State Council of China.[1]
In April 2002, it was listed as a "Patriotic Education Base" by the Hunan Provincial People's Government.
Gallery
The gate
Tan Sitong's portrait.
The statue of Tan Sitong.
The horizontal tablet.
