Taichung Martyrs' Shrine Explained

Taichung Martyrs' Shrine
Native Name:臺中市忠烈祠
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:Taichung
Map Size:225px
Coordinates:24.1544°N 120.6913°W
Location:North, Taichung, Taiwan
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Architecture Type:martyrs' shrine
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The Taichung Martyr's Shrine is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan dedicated to heroes of the Republic of China.

History

Taichu Jinja
Religious Affiliation:Shinto
Deity:ŌkuninushiPrince Kitashirakawa YoshihisaSukunabikona
Consecration Year: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

The shrine was constructed with traditional Chinese architecture style.[3] It has a rectangular shape surrounded by courtyards and garden.[4]

Transportation

The shrine is accessible by bus north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martyrs' Shrine in Taiwan. Taipei Municipal Dazhi Junior High School, Taipei, Taiwan. 21 June 2021.
  2. Web site: pagebao. 28 March 2019. Taichung Confucius Temple. Taichung Guide. 21 June 2021.
  3. Web site: 15 January 2020. Martyr Shrine. Taichung Tourism and Travel Bureau. 21 June 2021.
  4. Web site: 14 January 2010. Confucius Temple and Martyr's Shrine. Eng.taichung.gov.tw. 13 May 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140514002449/http://eng.taichung.gov.tw/siteOld/english.taichung.gov.tw/internet/english/docDetail439d.html?uid=4925&docid=20836. 14 May 2014.