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 / 24.154278°N 120.689972°E / 24.154278; 120.689972
Architecture
TypeTemple of Confucius
StyleSong Dynasty
Groundbreaking1972
Completed1976
Site area20,000 m2

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.

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. 1 2 3 "Taichung Confucius Temple and Martyr's Shrine". taichung.guide. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2017.


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