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Temple of Literature

Temple of Literature

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Location: Vietnam

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1. Temple of Literature – Hanoi Train Street loop from Lý Thái Tổ

5.94km

01:31

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Trấn Quốc Pagoda – Temple of Literature loop from Long Biên

10.8km

02:46

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Temple of Literature – Hanoi Train Street loop from Cát Linh

9.06km

02:18

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Maik

January 4, 2019

The Temple of Literature was the first university of Vietnam. High officials were trained here for civil service. The Temple of Literature was built in honor of Confucius in 1070 by King Ly Thanh Tong.

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Brigitte Wimberger

March 14, 2023

The term literary temple does not refer to a temple, nor was the complex ever used for religious purposes.

The complex is divided into 5 walled courtyards.

Paths and gates in the central area were reserved exclusively for the rulers.

The path systems along the sides of the walls were used by servants and soldiers.

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Matto

February 28, 2024

Considered the first university in Vietnam, the Imperial Academy was open for about 700 years and educated hundreds of well-known scholars and mandarins.

The Temple of Literature has an area of over 54,000 square meters, it is surrounded by an old brick wall and the complex consists of five inner courtyards in different styles.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Vietnam

Temple of Literature

1. Temple of Literature – Hanoi Train Street loop from Lý Thái Tổ

2. Trấn Quốc Pagoda – Temple of Literature loop from Long Biên

3. Temple of Literature – Hanoi Train Street loop from Cát Linh

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