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Changhua Confucian Temple

Coordinates: 24°04′44.5″N 120°32′35.9″E / 24.079028°N 120.543306°E / 24.079028; 120.543306
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Changhua Confucian Temple
彰化孔子廟
Location
LocationChanghua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
Changhua Confucian Temple is located in Taiwan
Changhua Confucian Temple
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates24°04′44.5″N 120°32′35.9″E / 24.079028°N 120.543306°E / 24.079028; 120.543306
Architecture
TypeTemple
Completed1726

The Temple of Confucius (Chinese: 彰化孔子廟; pinyin: Zhānghuà Kǒngzǐ Miào; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chiong-hòa-Khóng-chú-biō), is a Confucian temple in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan.

History

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The temple was originally built in 1726.[1] The complex previously included the county high school as well as the temple, but of the original buildings only the temple's central buildings remain. It was renovated in 1830. It is a Grade 1 national historical site.[2]

Architecture

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The two central columns of the temple were carved from white stones of Quanzhou, Fujian. The main element of the temple is a memorial tablet devoted to Confucius with wooden commemorative inscription written by President Chiang Ching-kuo of Republic of China and Qianlong Emperor of Qing Dynasty.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Changhua Confucius Temple". Top 100 Religious Scenes of Taiwan. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Attractions > Hot Spots > Changhua County > Changhua Confucius Temple >".