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TEMPLE OF LITERATURE (VAN MIEU-QUOC TU GIAM)

• Location: HA NOI
• Description:

  The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070-1074 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, who dedicated it to Confucius(in Vietnamese, Khong tu). In 1076 Vietnam's first university was established here to educate sons of mandarins. Then well-knowledged men can join it. The Temple of Literature consists of 5 courtyards divided by walls.The central pathways and gates between courtyards were reserved for the King. There is one lake and 82 stelae here.

• Hotel: Hanoi Hotel
  • Address: D8 Giang Vo Str.,Ba Dinh Dist.
  • Phone(s): 254603, 252270
  • fax(es): 259209
• Address: Quoc Tu Giam Str.,

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