Liuyang Confucius Temple
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Liuyang Confucius Temple (simplified Chinese: 浏阳文庙; traditional Chinese: 瀏陽文廟; pinyin: Liúyáng Wénmiào) is a Confucian temple located in Liuyang, Hunan.[1] It covers an area of 6,000 square metres (65,000 sq ft).
| Liuyang Confucius Temple | |
|---|---|
浏阳孔庙 | |
Main hall | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Confucianism |
| Location | |
| Location | Liuyang, Hunan |
| Country | China |
  Shown within Hunan | |
| Coordinates | 28°08′36″N 113°38′01″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Founder | Yang Shi |
| Established | Northern Song dynasty (960–1127) |
| Completed | 1843 (reconstruction) |
History
Liuyang Confucius Temple was first built in the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127) by Confucian Yang Shi (scholar).[1][2]
In 1818, the temple was relocated in the present address.[1] In 1843, the temple was rebuilt.[1]
In March 2013, it was listed as a "Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level" by the State Council of China.[1][3][4][5]
