temple of literature consists of 5 courtyards, each with a decorative portal serving as an entrance.
Stepping through the first Van Mieu Mon -- the main Gate via the impressive twin-tiered gate, you will see three pathways that lead to the complex. The centre path was reserved for the King only, the one to its left for administrative Mandarins and the one to its right for military Mandarins.
At the end of the second yard and the third gate, Khue Van Cac or the Constellation of Literature – a much more recent addition built in 1805 was decorated with an upper level where four radiant suns can be seen. Through this gate, one is confronted by a huge reflecting pool – Thien Quang Tinh or the Well of Heavenly Clarity.
The fourth yard comes up with the Temple of Confucius where he and other sages are shrined. It now encompasses offices, a souvenir shop and a small museum where inkwells, pens, books and personal artifacts belonging to some of the students having studied here through the years are displayed. In the fifth yard, you can see the study room from centuries ago. A model of the temple and several old photographs are exhibited in the building at the very end of thes yard.
The fifth courtyard with Thai Hoc Buildings was once destroyed by the French Empire in 1947 and re-constructed in 2000 to honor traditional culture, and celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Ha Noi foundation. Though having gone through lots of restoration, the temple still keeps its very first original shape, becomes one of the visit –worthy sightseeing spots of Hanoi and captivates a huge number of tourists elsewhere.
Surrounded by the modern and dynamic city of Hanoi, the “Temple of Literature” is a calm sanctuary and a splendid example of Vietnamese architecture.
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