Taichung Martyrs' Shrine

The Taichung Martyr's Shrine is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan. It's dedicated to the heroes of the Republic of China who died for their country.

Taichung Martyrs' Shrine
臺中市忠烈祠
Location
LocationNorth, Taichung, Taiwan
Taichung Martyrs' Shrine is located in Taichung
Taichung Martyrs' Shrine
Shown within Taichung
Geographic coordinates24°09′15.8″N 120°41′28.5″E
Architecture
Architectural typemartyrs' shrine
Taichung Martyrs' Shrine gate

History
Taichu Jinja
Religion
AffiliationShinto
DeityŌkuninushi

Prince Kitashirakawa Yoshihisa

Sukunabikona
Year consecrated1911

Originally, the shrine was a Shinto shrine to pay tribute to Japanese heroes. When Taiwan was handed over from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the shrine was re-established and transformed into a shrine to honor the National Revolutionary Army. This change happened 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 Railways.[2]


References
  1. "Martyrs' Shrine in Taiwan". Taipei Municipal Dazhi Junior High School, Taipei, Taiwan. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  2. pagebao (28 March 2019). "Taichung Confucius Temple". Taichung Guide. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  3. "Martyr Shrine". Taichung Tourism and Travel Bureau. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  4. "Confucius Temple and Martyr's Shrine". Eng.taichung.gov.tw. 14 January 2010. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
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