Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall
Coordinates: 25°3′20.4″N 121°30′57.8″E / 25.055667°N 121.516056°E
Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall | |
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陳德星堂 | |
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General information | |
Type | Ancestral shrine |
Location | Datong, Taipei, Taiwan |
Completed |
1892 (original building) 1911 (current building) |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Chen Ying-bin |
The Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall (Chinese: 陳德星堂; pinyin: Chén Déxīng Táng) is an ancestral shrine in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan.
History
The hall was originally built in 1892 during the reign of Guangxu Emperor. The hall was confiscated by the Japanese government to make a government house at the original site. The hall was then rebuilt in 1911 at its present location.[1]
Architecture
The hall was designed by Chen Ying-bin using southern Fujian architectural style. There is a double dragon column in front of the hall.[1]
Transportation
The hall is accessible within walking distance south west of Shuanglian Station of Taipei Metro.
See also
References
- 1 2 "Chen De-xing Hall". Travel Taipei. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
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