Iron Pagoda
| Iron Pagoda | |
|---|---|
The Iron Pagoda of Kaifeng, China, built in 1049 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Han Chinese Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Country | Kaifeng City, Henan province |
Location in Henan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°49′00″N 114°21′54″E / 34.81667°N 114.36500°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 17 June 1049 |
The Iron Pagoda (Chinese: 鐵塔) of Youguo Temple (佑國寺), Kaifeng City, Henan province, is a Chinese pagoda built in 1049. The pagoda is so-named not because it is made of iron, but because its color resembles that of iron. It is a brick pagoda tower built on the location of a previous wooden one that had been burnt down by lightning fire in 1044. Along with the Liuhe, Lingxiao, Liaodi, Pizhi, and Beisi pagodas, it is seen as a masterpiece of Song dynasty architecture.