Taichung Confucian Temple

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.

Taichung Confucian Temple
臺中市孔廟
Religion
AffiliationConfucianism
Location
LocationNorth, Taichung, Taiwan
Taichung Confucian Temple is located in Taichung
Taichung Confucian Temple
Shown within Taichung
Geographic coordinates24°09′15.4″N 120°41′23.9″E
Architecture
TypeTemple of Confucius
StyleSong Dynasty
Groundbreaking1972
Completed1976
Site area20,000 m2

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]

Transportation

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

See also

References

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


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