Taichung Martyrs' Shrine
| 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 | |
| Architectural type | martyrs' shrine |
The Taichung Martyr's Shrine is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan. It's dedicated to the heroes of the Republic of China who died for their country.
History
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Ōkuninushi
Prince Kitashirakawa Yoshihisa Sukunabikona |
| Year consecrated | 1911 |
Originally, the shrine was a Shinto shrine to pay tribute to Japanese heroes. When Taiwan was handed over from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the shrine was re-established and transformed into a shrine to honor the National Revolutionary Army. This change happened in 1970..[1][2]
Architecture
[change | change source]The shrine was constructed with traditional Chinese architecture style.[3] It has a rectangular shape surrounded by courtyards and garden.[4]
Transportation
[change | change source]The shrine is accessible by bus north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Martyrs' Shrine in Taiwan". Taipei Municipal Dazhi Junior High School, Taipei, Taiwan. Archived from the original on 15 May 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 pagebao (28 March 2019). "Taichung Confucius Temple". Taichung Guide. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. 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.