Beiji Temple
| Beiji Temple | |
|---|---|
北極殿 | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Location | West Central, Tainan, Taiwan |
  Taiwan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 22°59′39.8″N 120°12′16.9″E / 22.994389°N 120.204694°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Temple |
The Beiji Temple (Chinese: 北極殿; pinyin: Běijí Diàn) is a temple in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan.
History
The temple has undergone several renovations. In 1804, an additional building was added at the back side of the temple for temporary accommodations for soldiers and townsmen. In 1907, the temple front was demolished for road expansion. In 1964, the temple was demolished again when a 15-meter wide road was constructed by the Tainan City Government. The front hall of the temple was restored in 1971.[1]
Transportation
The temple is accessible within walking distance southwest from Tainan Station of the Taiwan Railways.
See also
References
- ^ "Beiji Temple". West Central District Office, Tainan City. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
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