The Temple of Literature a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi

The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. The temple is located to the south of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place.

The Temple of Literature is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. Just before the Vietnamese New Year celebration Tet, calligraphists will assemble outside the temple and write wishes in Han characters. The art works are given away as gifts or are used as home decorations for special occasions.

Morning in The Temple of Literature
Morning in The Temple of Literature

The temple layout is similar to that of the temple at Qufu, Shandong, Confucius’ birthplace. It covers an area of over 54000 square meters, including the Van lake, Giam park and the interior courtyards which are surrounded by a brick wall. In front of the Great Gate are four tall pillars. On either side of the pillars are two stelae commanding horsemen to dismount.

The scene inside the Temple of Literature
The scene inside the Temple of Literature
The Temple of Literature is designed with tile roofs
The Temple of Literature is designed with tile roofs
Turtle Steles with the names of those successful at the royal exams
Turtle Steles with the names of those successful at the royal exams
The temple of Literature with 360 degree angle
The temple of Literature with 360 degree angle
Dai Trung Mon in Temple of Literature
Dai Trung Mon in Temple of Literature

You also learn about Hoan Kiem lake through our pictures here. 

Trees and designs in the temple are also very rich
Trees and designs in the temple are also very rich
Quoc Tu Giam is the part of temple
Quoc Tu Giam is the part of temple
Visitor com to The Temple of Literature
Visitor com to The Temple of Literature

This is a very busy place, converging cultural elite Vietnam on every occasion.

The Temple of Literature in festive season
The Temple of Literature in festive season
Mid-Autumn Festival in Temple
Mid-Autumn Festival in Temple
The temple of Literature dazzling in the light
The temple of Literature dazzling in the light
Festival of chess people in the early days of the year
Festival of chess people in the early days of the year
Ritual Sacrifice in this Temple
Ritual Sacrifice in this Temple

It is a sacred place to worship the mandarins and the people with meritorious services to the country.

The altar of Nguyen Trai
The altar of Nguyen Trai
The altar of the officials
The altar of the officials

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