Nanyao Temple

Coordinates: 24°4′3.7″N 120°32′18.7″E / 24.067694°N 120.538528°E / 24.067694; 120.538528

Nanyao Temple
南瑤宮
Basic information
Location Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
Architectural description
Architectural type Temple
Completed 1738
Nanyao Temple
Main shrine of the Nanyao Temple

The Nanyao Temple (Chinese: 南瑤宮; pinyin: Nányáo Gōng) is a temple in Nanyao Village, Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan.[1]

History

The construction of the temple was completed in 1738 and originally named Mazu Temple. In November 1738, the construction of the main hall was planned and the temple was renamed Nanyao Temple. In December 1872, a face-cleaning room was added on the left side of the temple thus the cylindrical pillars were constructed. It was originally designed as two-tier structure but the third tier was added during the Japanese rule.[2] On 25 April 1985, the Ministry of the Interior designated the temple as third level historical building.

Architecture

The temple consists of ceremonial arch, Sanchuan Gate, main hall, Guanyin Hall, Heavenly Hall and pilgrims' building. The main hall was constructed with traditional architectural style while the Guanyin Hall was constructed with the combination of Fujian, Western and Japanese styles.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Recognition of Nanyao Temple". Changsing Junior High School. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Nanyao Temple". Travel in Changhua County. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "Nanyao Temple". Changhua City Office. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
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