世界之最——天坛的保护和利用

Protection and Utilization of the Tenple of Heaven——a Rare Wonder of the world

天坛始建于明代永乐十八年(1420),清乾隆十六年(1751)扩建完善天坛的格局,成为一处最为壮观的中国古建筑群。这组建筑群位于北京城南,是北京城纵贯南北轴线南城的底景。 明清时期,天坛墙垣之外,宁静幽雅,今非昔比,而今闹市已包围这座“天界”。为了保护和利用这座举世罕见的文化遗产,已经制定了保护性的控制规划。贯砌执行将是一项艰巨的任务。 要保护好天坛,必须具有一个文明建设北京的整体意识,天坛的保护和建设有赖于北京整体环境的整制。

The Temple of Heaven, first built in 1420, or the 18th year of the reign of the Ming emperor Yongle, was completed after extension in 1751, or the 16th year of the reign of the Qing emperor Qianlong.A most spledid Chinese ancient architectural complex located in the southern part of the city of Beijing, this temple affords a scenic view at the south end of the axial line running through the city.During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the space outside the wall of the Temple of Heaven was so serene and deligntful.But today, the 'Heavenly Realm' finds itself in unsightly srroudings of busy markets. For protection and utilization fo this rare cultural heritage of the world, a protective programme of control has been formulated. To carry out such a programme, however, will be an arduous task.To well protect the Temple of heaven, it is deemed necessary to have a general awareness of the need to develop Beijing with the nicest care.Indeed the protection and development of the temple grounds relies on Beijing's overall environmental improvement.