The Taichung Martyr's Shrine (traditional Chinese: 臺中市忠烈祠; simplified Chinese: 台中市忠烈祠; pinyin: Táizhōng Shì Zhōngliècí) is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan dedicated to heroes of the Republic of China.
| Taichung Martyrs' Shrine | |
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臺中市忠烈祠 | |
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| Location | |
| Location | North, Taichung, Taiwan |
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| Geographic coordinates | 24°09′15.8″N 120°41′28.5″E / 24.154389°N 120.691250°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | martyrs' shrine |
History
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Ōkuninushi
Prince Kitashirakawa Yoshihisa Sukunabikona |
| Year consecrated | 1911 |
The shrine was originally a Shinto shrine to honor Japanese heroes. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the Shinto shrine was reestablished and converted to a shrine that honor the National Revolutionary Army in 1970.[1][2]
Architecture
editThe shrine was constructed with traditional Chinese architecture style.[3] It has a rectangular shape surrounded by courtyards and garden.[4]
Transportation
editThe shrine is accessible by bus north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Martyrs' Shrine in Taiwan". Taipei Municipal Dazhi Junior High School, Taipei, Taiwan. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ a b pagebao (28 March 2019). "Taichung Confucius Temple". Taichung Guide. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Martyr Shrine". Taichung Tourism and Travel Bureau. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Confucius Temple and Martyr's Shrine". Eng.taichung.gov.tw. 14 January 2010. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
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