Hanoi Temple of Literature

  As a complex of relics about the first university of our country, Hanoi Temple of Literature is not only a value historical relic but also is considered a symbol of educational elite, cultural beauty of Ethnic Vietnam

   Hanoi Temple of Literature  is located in Dong Da district, Hanoi, right in the middle of 4 main streets including Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ton Duc Thang, Van Mieu and Quoc Tu Giam. Traveling to Hanoi for thousands of years of civilization, this is definitely the place you should visit.

  
 

  The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 under King Ly Thanh Tong, a place to worship Confucius, Chu Cong and Tu distribution. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong established another Quoc Tu Giam next door to be a university dedicated to the kings and noble families. By the time of King Tran Thai Tong, Quoc Tu Giam was renamed to National Academy and recruited children of civilians with excellent academic ability.

 

  Hanoi Temple of Literature is currently located within the precinct of 54331 m2, including many different small architectural works. Covering the campus is the mallet bricks. Through many remodeling, this complex of monuments includes Ho Van, Van Mieu Mon, Dai Trung Mon, Khue Van Cac, Thien Quang well, Doctor Doc, Dai Thanh Mon, Thai Hoc house.

 

  Hanoi Temple of Literature architecture is arranged for each zone, each layer along the North-South axis, simulating the overall planning of the Temple area to worship Confucius in China, however, the scale here is simple, still retains ancient features from thousand years ago and show traditional national art 

 

  In front of Hanoi Temple of Literature, there is a large lake called Van Chuong Lake, the old name is called Thai Ho. In the middle of the lake there is Kim Chau mound, previously there is a floor for sightseeing. In addition to the main gate, there are four pillars, the left and right sides have a "Ha Ma" beer, around the surrounding high wall construction area. The gate of the Temple of Literature is built in Tam quan style, there are 3 words "Van Mieu Mon" in ancient Chinese style. In the Temple of Literature divided into 5 distinct areas, each area has separated walls and travel gates to contact each other.

 

  The main gate of the Temple of Literature is built in Tam quan style, there are 3 words "Van Mieu Mon" in ancient Chinese style. Van Mieu has a wall surrounded by bricks. Inside there are also partition walls to make 5 zones, each with separate walls and gates