One of the most popular attractions in Hanoi is the Temple of Literature, located in the center of the old section of town. It's easy to see why, the complex is an ancient throwback, a respite area in a hectic city. It includes a temple of Confucius and an Imperial academy, Vietnam's first university.
Main entrance gate. The complex is divided into a series of courtyards.
Outside the main temple. Turtle stelae. The turtle is one of the holy animals of Vietnam and the stelae lists the names of some of the graduate doctors. There are 82 stelae in neat rows around a courtyard.
Praying inside the temple.
Confucius statue. Another turtle, golden.
The Khue Van pavilion, in the second courtyard.
Main entrance gate. The complex is divided into a series of courtyards.
Outside the main temple. Turtle stelae. The turtle is one of the holy animals of Vietnam and the stelae lists the names of some of the graduate doctors. There are 82 stelae in neat rows around a courtyard.
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Confucius statue. Another turtle, golden.
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