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Temple of Literature, Hanoi

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El Templo de la Literatura es un complejo tranquilo de patios, pabellones y jardines que funcionó como la primera universidad nacional de Vietnam desde 1076. Los visitantes recorren cinco patios, admiran el Pozo de la Claridad Celestial y ven 82 estelas de piedra montadas sobre tortugas, que registran los nombres de los graduados doctorales. El sitio honra a Confucio y a los eruditos, ofreciendo un escape pacífico del bullicio de Hanói mientras muestra la arquitectura tradicional vietnamita y un milenio de aprendizaje.

No te lo pierdas

  • Ver las 82 estelas de piedra sobre tortugas, cada una lista los laureados doctorales de 1442 a 1779.
  • Explorar los cinco patios, incluido el pabellón Khue Van, el símbolo de Hanói.
  • Visitar el santuario dedicado a Confucio y sus discípulos en el patio trasero.

Entradas y visitas guiadas

Formas de visitar Temple of Literature, Hanoi

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Getting there

Antes de ir

  • The complex lies south of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long in Hanoi.
  • The bronze bell above the main gate could only be touched by monks and was used to signify an important person's arrival.

Un poco de historia

The temple was founded in 1070 under Emperor Lý Thánh Tông. In 1076, the Imperial Academy was established within the temple, operating until 1779. The stone stelae of doctor laureates were first erected in 1484 under Emperor Lê Thánh Tông. The temple was registered as a Monument historique in 1906 under French rule and underwent restorations in 1920, 1947, 1954, and 2000.

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the Temple of Literature?

It is a temple dedicated to Confucius in Hanoi, founded in 1070, and it hosted Vietnam's first national university, the Imperial Academy, from 1076 to 1779.

What are the stone stelae with turtles?

They are 82 stone stelae carved with the names and birthplaces of 1,307 graduates from 82 royal exams held between 1442 and 1779. They were inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register in 2011.

How is the temple laid out?

The complex is divided into five courtyards, each with distinct features: the first two are quiet with ancient trees, the third has the Thiên Quang well and stelae, the fourth is the ceremonial heart with altars, and the fifth houses the reconstructed Imperial Academy.

What is the Khuê Văn pavilion?

It is a pavilion built in 1805 on four white-washed stone stilts, with a red top, two circular windows, and an elaborate roof. It is a symbol of present-day Hanoi.

Who studied at the Imperial Academy?

Students were bureaucrats, nobles, royalty, and other elite members. They studied Chinese philosophy, literature, and history, and took monthly minor tests and four major tests per year.

What happened to the original Imperial Academy?

The academy moved to Hue in 1803 under the Nguyễn Dynasty. The fifth courtyard was destroyed in 1946 during the First Indochina War and reconstructed in 2000.

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