Taichung_Confucian_Temple

Taichung Confucian Temple

Taichung Confucian Temple

Temple in North, Taichung, Taiwan

The Taichung Confucian Temple (traditional Chinese: 臺中市孔廟; simplified Chinese: 台中市孔庙; pinyin: Táizhōng Shì Kǒngmiào) is a Confucian temple in North District, Taichung, Taiwan.

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History

The construction of the temple began in 1972 and completed in 1976.[1]

Architecture

The temple was constructed in Song Dynasty architectural style following the layout of Qufu Confucian Temple in Shandong. It sits in a 20,000 m2 of complex area.[1]

  • Paifang
  • Lixing Gate (櫺星門)
  • Guande Gate (觀德門)
  • Dacheng Gate (大成門)

Transportation

The temple is within walking distance, north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.[1]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Taichung Confucius Temple and Martyr's Shrine". taichung.guide. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
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