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Van Mieu (or Temple of Literature) is to the west of Hoan Kiem Lake. It was originally founded in 1070 to honour scholars. Vietnam's first university was here for the education of the sons of mandarins
I haven't scanned in all the pictures I took here yet so here's the only one I can find for now.
Written Dec 11, 2003
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This nice beautiful temple is an oasis in the traffic chaotic Hanoi streets.
Founded in 1070, it was dedicated to Confucious and literature famous men. It housed Vietnam's 1st University in 1076.
It has several buildings and patios, all of them beautiful, but I can't tell U what's inside, as I arrived late and couldn't visit it :-((
Written Oct 6, 2003
Address: Pho Quoc Tu Giam
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The Temple of Literature dates back to the Eleveth Century and was where mandarins were trained in the Confucian manner. It has several courtyards one of which contains a number of stone tortoises bearing stelae inscribed with the names of graduates. The inner most courtyard contains the temple dedicated to Confucius.
Updated Aug 4, 2003
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Van Mieu is the temple of literature. In its are shrines to the saints who patronize students and scholars. One of them is Confucius. Strangely, his wife and family are also worshipped. Students of old would come here to ask for luck before exams. If a student is really smart, he'd ask the wife.
Updated Apr 15, 2003
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Quoc Tu Giam is actually part of the same enclosed complex with Van Mieu. Visitors who enter through the front gate would be on the grounds of Quoc Tu Giam first, then after passing through a series of gates would reach Van Mieu.
Quoc Tu Giam is the site of Vietnam's first University, founded in the 11th century. Thousands of scholars matriculated here during its 900-year history. The names of its graduates were engraved on stone tablets. Over the years, many tablets were lost. Those remaining are mounted on the back of stone turtles and enclosed on one side of the complex.
Written Apr 10, 2003
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Temple of Literature (Den Van Mieu) - Hanoi
There is a great banzai garden out the front before the tourist shop. entrance fee is 6,000d plus 10,000d for an optional concert with traditional instruments and songs. founded in 1070-1074 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, who dedicated it to Confucius(in Vietnamese, Khong tu). In 1076 Vietnam's first university was established here to educate sons of mandarins. Then well-knowledged men can join it. The Temple of Literature consists of 5 courtyards divided by walls.The central pathways and gates between courtyards were reserved for the King. There is one lake and 82 stelae here.
Updated Dec 18, 2002
The Temple of Literature, Văn Miếu, was founded in 1070 and established as Vietnams first university.
Written Sep 13, 2011
Address: Quoc Tu Giam
Written Oct 30, 2010
Written Oct 30, 2010
A stunning temple complex with a great history. Vietnam has a long history of valuing education and this was a major center of education in ancient times.
Updated Feb 24, 2010
Website: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/42c3e/#TL
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