Hanoi Temple of Literature travel' information
One of the oldest sights in hanoi vietnam is the Temple of Literature, called Van Mieu in Vietnamese. The "temple" was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, and is dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Six years later, Vietnam first university was founded here to teach the children of royalty and aristocracy (generally called mandarins). In 1484, another Emperor Le Thanh Tong had stale erected in one of the courtyards to record the statistics and achievements of those who received doctorates from the university. The school continued until its functions were transferred by Emperor Gia Long to the new capital at Hue in 1802.
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The long narrow temple complex consists of a sequence of five courtyards divided by walls. The first two courts are basically gardens with mature trees providing shady surroundings while the high temple walls help to subdue the constant noise of the streets surrounding the temple on three sides.
The third courtyard is mostly taken up by a large pond, called the "well of heavenly clarity." On either side of the pool are the pavilions sheltering the stale honoring the school's successful doctorate candidates. Each of the stone slabs sits on the back of a tortoise. Generally, the entire piece is carved from a single block of stone.
Beyond the well of heavenly clarity is the courtyard of the sage sanctuary. This paved courtyard is lined with buildings on three sides. Directly facing you as you enter the courtyard from the previous one is the Great House of Ceremonies, which houses a large red lacquered statue of Confucius. The buildings that flank the Great House now house several gift and souvenir shops.
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