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 |
Festivals: | --> |
Organizational Status: | --> |
Architecture Type: | martyrs' shrine |
Date Destroyed: | --> |
Elevation Ft: | --> |
The Taichung Martyr's Shrine is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan dedicated to heroes of the Republic of China.
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]
The shrine was constructed with traditional Chinese architecture style.[3] It has a rectangular shape surrounded by courtyards and garden.[4]
The shrine is accessible by bus north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.[2]