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TEMPLE OF LITERATURE HANOI VIETNAM - Coggle Diagram
TEMPLE OF LITERATURE HANOI VIETNAM
HISTORY
Later on, in 1253, under Tran Thai Tong’s dynasty, Imperial Academy was expanded as National Academy to accept the civilians’ children who had excellent academic abilities.
In 1484, King Le Thanh Tong set up stelae for those who passed the doctoral exam from 1442 onwards. Under King Le Thanh Tong’s dynasty (1460-1497), exactly 12 examinations were held every three years.
The Temple of Literature was originally founded under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty in 1070 to honor Confucius, known as Văn Miếu
In 1370, after his death, King Tran Nghe Tong worshiped him at the Literature Temple which was located next to the Confucius.
In 1802, the Nguyen dynasty’s monarchs founded the capital in Hue where they established a new Imperial Academy.
In 1906, the Temple of Literature was ranked as a historical and cultural vestige by the General Governor to Indochina.
TIPS TO VISITING
Opening hour
Summer time (15/4-15/10): open weekdays from 7:30 to 17:30.
Winter time (16/10-14/4): open weekdays from 8:00 to 17:30.
Ticket
30,000 VND/ visitor/ entry (1.3 USD)
How to get there
Motobike
Cyclo
By taxi
By foot
By bus
Rules
Wear suitable and appropriate clothing.
Be quiet within worshiping areas
Raise a higher sense of responsibility in the protection and keep up the security
Cash is preferred as no credit card accepted.
ARCHITECT
Architectural complex of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam was built for each zone, layer by layer along the North-South axis.
The whole complex of Temple of Literature covers an area of 54,331 square metres, including the Exterior and Interior Area.
The Exterior Area: Lake of Literature & Giam Park
Lake of Literature is located in front of the main gate of Literature Temple
Giam Garden, located on the west side of the temple, is an important space of the relic, displaying many ornamental plants, octagonal houses.
The Interior Area: Literature Temple & Quoc Tu Giam
The Interior Area of Literature Temple is divided into five courtyards, each of which is surrounded by brick walls.
The Second Courtyard: Success Courtyard and Pavilion of Constellation
The Third Courtyard: Well of Heavenly Clarity & Garden of the Doctors’ Stelae
The Fourth Courtyard: Gate of Great Success & Attained Talent Sanctuary
The Fifth Courtyard: The Imperial Academy
The First Courtyard: Great Portico & Great Middle Gate
The Front of Literature Temple is an open space, making the vestige appearance looks majesty and holy.
LOCATION
58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi.
Located around 3km far from Hoan Kiem Lake, it takes you about 10-15 minutes of drive.