Liu Clan Shrine Explained

Liu Clan Shrine
Native Name:劉家宗祠
Native Name Lang:zh
Building Type:ancestral shrine
Location:Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates:23.2772°N 120.3099°W
Start Date:1867
Completion Date:1871
Destruction Date:-->
Floor Count:1
Floor Area:2,644 m2
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The Liu Clan Shrine is an ancestral shrine in Liouying District, Tainan, Taiwan.

History

The construction of the shrine started in 1867 and completed in 1871.[1]

Architecture

The shrine is housed in a single-story building. The whole complex spans over an area of 2,644 m2. Many of the materials used for the construction of the shrine were imported from Mainland China, excluding the roof tiles. The shrine consists of 16 rooms.[1]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance west of Liuying Station of Taiwan Railways.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Steven. Crook. 25 October 2019. Highways and Byways: The illustrious monuments of Liuying's Liu Clan. Taipei Times. 25 October 2019.