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Tran Quoc pagoda
in 1076 as a foundation for great Hoan Kiem lake - Ngoc Son
talents throughout the country. temple
The interior complex consists of: Hoan Kiem lake is a natural lake of
The grand gate, the big middle Ha Noi. It is also known as the Sword
gate, Khue constellation pavilion, Lake in association with the legend
the pond, the steles pavilion of the sword of King Le Thai To in
with 82 stone steles concerning the 15th century. The 12ha lake is
examinations from 1442 to 1779, situated at the very heart of Ha Noi
the dedication hall and the upper and surrounded by a large variety of
palace. The main hall was restored in plants. At the center lies the Turtle
2000 in traditional architecture and Tower and across the lake are Ngoc
dedicated to King Ly Thanh Tong – Son temple and The Huc bridge.
founder of the temple, King Ly Nhan Other surrounding historical sites
Tong – founder of the university and include the statue of King Le Thai To,
King Le Thanh Tong – the father of Lady Kieu temple or the pen tower...
the doctors’ steles.
Ngoc Son temple is dedicated to
The Temple of Literature is a tourist Guan Yu, La To, the Deity of Van
magnet for both domestic and Xuong (responsible for exams) and
foreign visitors and also a favorite the national hero Tran Hung Dao,
venue for Ha Noi cultural activities a glorified mortal by Vietnamese
and to honor excellent students. people. In 1865, the temple was
The pavilion of Khue constellation restored by scholar Nguyen Van
has been chosen as Ha Noi’s symbol. Sieu and combined with Tran Ba
In March 2010, UNESCO officially communal house, the pen tower
acknowledged the 82 doctor steles and a crossing bridge to the isle
as a World Documentary Heritage. create the complex of Ngoc Son
temple – The Huc bridge – pen
tower – ink tray gate.
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