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Temple of Literature Courtyard

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PeterStar

December 27, 2025

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From here you can admire the large bell on the left or visit the small temple on the right. From here you have a beautiful view of the entire grounds.

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Erbsenzähler

March 9, 2025

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Temple of Literature: Temple and then university from the 11th century.
Very exciting to see and read

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Fuchseltier

October 8, 2025

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The Temple of Literature in Hanoi (Văn Miếu-Quốc Tử Giám) is a historic Confucian temple complex and Vietnam's oldest university, founded in 1070 and home to the Imperial Academy. It served as a teaching center for the elite for centuries and is now a popular cultural landmark honoring the history of Vietnamese education and culture.

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Elevation -20 m

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