Hualien Martyrs' Shrine Explained

Hualien Martyrs' Shrine
Native Name:花蓮忠烈祠
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:Hualien County
Map Size:220px
Coordinates:23.9852°N 121.6112°W
Location:Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan
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Architecture Type:martyrs' shrine
Year Completed:19 August 1915
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The Hualien Martyrs' Shrine is a martyrs' shrine in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan.

History

The site was originally established as Karenkō Shrine during the Japanese rule of Taiwan on 19 August 1915. Due to the switch of diplomatic relations by Japan from the Republic of China to the People's Republic of China in 1972, there was an anti-Japanese sentiment in the island, which led to the demolishing of Japan-built buildings around Taiwan. In 1981, the shrine was demolished to make way for the construction of Hualien Martyrs' Shrine.[1]

Transportation

The site is accessible within walking distance south east of Hualien Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hualien Martyrs' Shrine. roundTAIWANround. 27 June 2021.