Taichung Confucian Temple

Coordinates: 24°09′15.4″N 120°41′23.9″E / 24.154278°N 120.689972°E / 24.154278; 120.689972
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Taichung Confucian Temple
臺中市孔廟
Song Dynasty
Groundbreaking1972
Completed1976
Site area20,000 m2

The Taichung Confucian Temple (

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

Transportation

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

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Taichung Confucius Temple and Martyr's Shrine". taichung.guide. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2017.