Taichung Martyrs' Shrine
Martyrs' shrine in North, Taichung, Taiwan
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The Taichung Martyr's Shrine (traditional Chinese: 臺中市忠烈祠; simplified Chinese: 台中市忠烈祠; pinyin: Táizhōng Shì Zhōngliècí) is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan dedicated to heroes of the Republic of China.
| Taichung Martyrs' Shrine | |
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臺中市忠烈祠 | |
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_location_map.svg)  Location within Taichung | |
| Location | |
| Location | North, Taichung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°09′15.8″N 120°41′28.5″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | martyrs' shrine |
History
| Taichu Jinja | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Ōkuninushi
Prince Kitashirakawa Yoshihisa Sukunabikona |
| 1911 | |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Taichu Jinja | |
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 Railway.[2]
