Zhangpu Confucian Temple

Coordinates: 24°06′54″N 117°37′40.08″E / 24.11500°N 117.6278000°E / 24.11500; 117.6278000
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Zhangpu Confucian Temple
漳浦文庙
Dacheng Gate of Zhangpu Confucian Temple.
Religion
AffiliationConfucianism
Location
LocationZhangpu County, Fujian
CountryChina
Zhangpu Confucian Temple is located in Fujian
Zhangpu Confucian Temple
Shown within Fujian
Geographic coordinates24°06′54″N 117°37′40.08″E / 24.11500°N 117.6278000°E / 24.11500; 117.6278000
Architecture
StyleChinese architecture
Date established1070
Completed1369 (reconstruction)

Zhangpu Confucian Temple (simplified Chinese: 漳浦文庙; traditional Chinese: 漳浦文廟; pinyin: Zhāngpǔ Wénmiào) is a Confucian temple located in Zhangpu County, Fujian, China.[1]

History[edit]

Zhangpu Confucian Temple was first built in 1070 during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Song dynasty (960–1279), and went through many changes and repairs through the following dynasties. Now the existing Dacheng Hall was built in 1369 at the dawn of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).

In 2006, it was listed among the sixth batch of "Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Fujian" by the State Council of China.[2]

Architecture[edit]

The Dacheng Hall faces the south. The hall in it has double-eave gable and hip roofs covered with yellow glazed tiles, which symbolize a high level in architecture. It is 5 rooms wide, 5 rooms deep and covers an area of 4,900-square-metre (53,000 sq ft).

References[edit]

  1. ^ 漳浦文庙 [Zhangpu Confucian Temple]. chinakongmiao.org (in Chinese). 2011-06-27.
  2. ^ 国务院关于核定并公布第六批全国重点文物保护单位的通知 [List of the 6th Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in China]. gov.cn (in Chinese). 2006-06-02.