The very first stop-over of any foreign tourist in Hanoi is always Văn Miếu Quốc Tử Giám (translated as Temple of Literature), which reveals the Hanoians’ spirit of study in the past and one of Vietnam Popular Destinations. Situated at the south of Thang Long citadel is on top of the historical and beautiful sightseeing’s of the beautiful capital of Vietnam. Please follow us in a brief tour of exploring his beauty and deep values.
Historical meaning:
Tourists, particularly the foreign ones, now flock to the site for taking a look into its profound traditional meanings of both a Confucian temple and the first university of Vietnam. Văn Miếu or Temple of Literature, known as "pagode des Corbeaux" during the period of French colonization, was founded as a Confucian temple in 1070.
Tourists, particularly the foreign ones, now flock to the site for taking a look into its profound traditional meanings of both a Confucian temple and the first university of Vietnam. Văn Miếu or Temple of Literature, known as "pagode des Corbeaux" during the period of French colonization, was founded as a Confucian temple in 1070.
Only parts of the temple complex date back to the earliest period, although much of the architecture dates to the Ly (1010 – 1225) and Tran (1225 – 1400) Dynasties. In 1076, Vietnam's first university, the Quốc Tử Giám (or National University), was established within this temple to educate Vietnam's mandarin class. The university functioned for more than 700 years, from 1076 to 1779, during which, 2,313 doctors graduated. Hence, the complex has been attached to the name of Temple of literature Giam up to now. This is the first reason why it becomes one of most Vietnam Popular Destinations for tourists.
A beauty-spot of architectural values:
This ancient Confucian sanctuary is now considered one of Hanoi's finest historical and cultural sites. Just take a look into the art of architecture, you will share the feeling! The temple is based on Confucius' birthplace at Qufu in the Chinese province of Shandong. It consists of five courtyards lined out in order, entrance to the first, via the impressive twin-tiered temple gate leads to three pathways that run through the length of the complex. The center path was reserved for the King only, the one to its left for administrative Mandarins and the one to its right for military Mandarins.
This ancient Confucian sanctuary is now considered one of Hanoi's finest historical and cultural sites. Just take a look into the art of architecture, you will share the feeling! The temple is based on Confucius' birthplace at Qufu in the Chinese province of Shandong. It consists of five courtyards lined out in order, entrance to the first, via the impressive twin-tiered temple gate leads to three pathways that run through the length of the complex. The center path was reserved for the King only, the one to its left for administrative Mandarins and the one to its right for military Mandarins.
The first two courtyards are peaceful havens of ancient trees and well-trimmed lawns where the scholars could relax away from the bustle of the city outside the thick stone walls. Entrance to the third courtyard is through the dominating Khue Van Cac (constellation of literature), a large pavilion built in 1802.
Central to the this courtyard is the Thien Quang Tinh ("Well Of Heavenly Clarity"), either side of which stand two great halls which house the true treasures of the temple. These are 82 stone steles. Another 34 are believed to have been lost over the years. They sit upon stone tortoises and are inscribed with the names and birth places of 1306 men who were awarded doctorates from the triennial examinations held here at the Temple of literature ("National University") between 1484 and 1780, when the capital was moved to Hue.
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