Cafe Mieu
Had lunch before we head to Temple of Literature, across the road.
Mantis prawns noodles
Spring rolls
Honey chicken and rice
Temple of Literature
58 Quốc Tử Giám, Văn Miếu, Đống Đa, Hà Nội
Founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong
A temple to worship Confucious
In 1076, the Imperial Academy was started as a royal school for the elite community.
The First Courtyard – Đại Trung Môn
The Second Courtyard – Khuê Văn Các
Pavilion of Constellation, built in 1805.
The Third Courtyard – Thien Quang Well
Well of Heavenly Clarity
House of Stelae
There should be a total of 116 stelae but only 82 remained from the result of wars. Stone turtles carry a stelae on their back to praise the Emperor and Confucius. The shape and sizes of the turtles will tell us about the architectural style of a dynasty.
The Fourth Courtyard – Đại Thành Môn
The gate to great success ~ House of Ceremonies and the Sanctuary to Confucius
The Fifth Courtyard – The Grounds of Imperial Academy
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