The Kaohsiung City Temple of Confucius (Chinese: 高雄市左營孔子廟; pinyin: Gāoxióng Kǒngzǐ Miào) is a temple dedicated to the memory of Confucius near Lotus Pond, Zuoying District, in the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung.[1] With an area of 167 square metres (1,800 square feet), it is Taiwan's largest Confucian temple complex.[2]
| Kaohsiung City Temple of Confucius | |
|---|---|
高雄市左營孔子廟 | |
 The Dacheng Hall at the Kaohsiung City Temple of Confucius | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Confucianism |
| Location | |
| Location | Zuoying, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
  Taiwan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 22°41′21.5″N 120°17′56.5″E / 22.689306°N 120.299028°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Temple of Confucius |
| Completed | 1684 (original building) 1976 (current building) |
| Site area | 167 m2 (1,800 sq ft) |
History
editThe temple was originally constructed in 1684, during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor.[3] However, during the Japanese colonial period, the temple fell into disuse and disrepair. Only the Chongsheng shrine remains intact; it can be seen on the west side of the Old City Elementary School.[3]
A new temple was constructed in 1976, now on the northwest corner of Lotus Pond. The new design was based on Song dynasty architecture, as well as the design of the Temple of Confucius, Qufu.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Confucius Temple". Kaohsiung Travel. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "Confucius Temple". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Kaohsiung City Temple of Confucius". Round Taiwan Round. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
