Quán Thánh Temple

Đền Quán Thánh

temple in Hanoi

#18 in Hanoi / #84 in Vietnam

by Nguyễn Thanh Quang

/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Quán Thánh Temple, situated in Hanoi, Vietnam, is one of the city's ancient landmarks with a rich historical and cultural significance. Established during the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ in the 11th century, the temple is dedicated to Trấn Vũ, the Deity of the North and protector of the capital. The architecture features traditional Vietnamese design elements, including intricately carved wooden doors and statues. One of its notable attractions is the large bronze statue of Trấn Vũ, which stands over 3.6 meters tall and weighs about four tons.

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