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Quán Thánh Temple, also known as Trấn Vũ Temple, is a Taoist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam. Dated to the 11th century, the temple was dedicated to Xuan Wu, or Trấn Vũ in Vietnamese, one of the principal deities in Taoism.
attractions: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Tran Quoc Pagoda, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hanoi Botanical Garden, Quảng trường Ba Đình, Pan Pacific Hanoi, Cua Bac Parish Church, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, restaurants: Phở Cuốn Hương Mai, Sajang Bbq, Phở Cuốn 31, Hanoi Fusion Pub & Restaurant, Hero Club, THAIYEN CAFE - CAFEYEN - Quán Thánh, MAMMOM restaurant - Vietnamese Cuisine, Khuê Restaurant, November Restaurant, Highlands Coffee
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Quán Thánh Temple, also known as Trấn Vũ Temple, is a Taoist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam. Dated to the 11th century, the temple was dedicated to Xuan Wu, or Trấn Vũ in Vietnamese, one of the principal deities in Taoism.
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Located at a corner of old Co Ngu Road, present-day Thanh Nien Road and Quan Thanh Street, near Hanoi's West and Truc Bach Lakes, Quan Thanh Temple with its spacious and charming landscape helps highlight the ancient and romantic beauty of this area. Legend has it that the Temple existed in the south of the To Lich River. After King Ly Thai To established the capital (1010), the Temple was moved to the north-west of the capital. It is one of the 'Thang Long tu tran' - four famous sacred temples, which also includes Bach Ma (White Horse), Voi Phuc (Kneeling Elephant) and Kim Lien, honouring the Gods who guard at four main directions (East - West - South - North) of the ancient Thang Long Citadel. The Temple is dedicated to Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu who guarded and administered the north of the country. That is why it is also known as the Tran Vu Temple. Quan Thanh Temple is not only famous for bronze cast statutes but also the art of wood carving. The temple's wooden structures were carved skillfully with different shapes and patterns, such as four sacred animals, fish, fir-trees, bamboo trees, flower baskets, wine gourds, swords and daily activities on the heaven and the earth. All were created with the art style of the Le Dynasty. Through the many ups and downs of history, the Temple has retained its unique structure, beautifying the landscape of Hanoi . It has become a famous religious cultural place of Hanoians and an important historical and cultural relic of the country.
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Quán Thánh Temple (Vietnamese: Đền Quán Thánh), also known as Trấn Vũ Temple (Sino-Vietnamese: Chân Vũ Quán, chữ Hán: 真武觀), is a Taoist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam. Dated to the 11th century, the temple was dedicated to Xuan Wu, or Trấn Vũ (chữ Hán: 鎮武) in Vietnamese, one of the principal deities in Taoism. As one of the Four Sacred Temples of the capital, Quan Thánh Temple is located near West Lake in a ward of the same name: Quán Thánh Ward; and is one of the leading tourist attractions in Hanoi. The temple's name means Place (alternatively shop/restaurant) of the Gods. The name of the long street running by the temple is also called 'Quán Thánh' street. Legend has it that Quán Thánh Temple was established during the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ (reigned 1010–1028) and was dedicated to Trấn Vũ, Deity of the North in Taoism, whose symbols of power are the serpent and turtle (see section on Animal Symbolism below).It is one of the Four Sacred Temples that were built in four directions to protect the capital from malevolent spirits. Quán Thánh protects from the North, while the other three temples protect from the other directions: Bạch Mã from the East, Kim Liên from the South, and Voi Phục from the West.] In Hanoi, there is also a second Trấn Vũ Temple in the Gia Lâm District. Though smaller than Quán Thánh Temple, this smaller temple is also dedicated to Trấn Vũ with a 9-tonne statue of the deity.
JoaquinJoaquin
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Quan Thanh Temple (Đền Quán Thánh). This is a Taoist temple in Hanoi, was build in the 11th century the temple was dedicated to Xuan Wu(Trấn Vũ), one of the principal deities in Taoism. Base on the story this one of the Four Sacred Temples of the capital city, that were built in four directions to protect the capital from malevolent spirits. Quán Thánh protects from the North, while the other three temples protect from the other directions: Bạch Mã from the East, Kim Liêm from the South, and Thần Linh Lang from the West. Quán Thánh Temple has been renovated several times, most recently in 1893 when the principal gate and the shrine were redone, so the architecture is a mixture of the many different styles of the imperial era. The main features of Quán Thánh Temple are a large yard shaded by a giant banyan tree and a shrine that contains the famous bronze statue of Trấn Vũ. Quán Thánh is located near West Lake in the Quan Thanh Ward. Nowadays this is one of the leading tourist attractions in Hanoi, if you take a Hanoi city tour they will show you this place as well.
Anthony BachtiarAnthony Bachtiar
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Đền Quán Thánh, tên chữ là Trấn Vũ Quán, có từ đời Lý Thái Tổ (1010 - 1028). Đền thờ Huyền Thiên Trấn Vũ. - Đền nằm tại số 190 phố Quán Thánh, phường Quán Thánh, quận Ba Đình, thành phố Hà Nội. - Khách đến tham quan đi xe máy gửi xe ở ngay bên ngoài 2 bên cửa đình, phí gửi từ 5-10.000 đồng. - Sau đó khách mua vé để vào tham quan đền: 10.000 đồng. Trẻ em được miễn phí! Huyền Thiên Trấn Vũ là một trong bốn vị thần được lập đền thờ để trấn giữ bốn cửa ngõ thành Thăng Long khi xưa (còn được biết đến là Thăng Long tứ trấn) - Trong đền có pho tượng thần Huyền Thiên Trấn Vũ được đúc bằng đồng đen vào năm Vĩnh Trị thứ 2 (1677), đời Lê Hy Tông. - Tượng cao 3,96m, chu vi 8m, nặng 4 tấn tọa trên tảng đá cẩm thạch cao 1,2m. Tượng có khuôn mặt vuông chữ điền nghiêm nghị nhưng bình thản, hiền hậu với đôi mắt nhìn thẳng, râu dài, tóc xoã không đội mũ, mặc áo đạo sĩ ngồi trên bục đá với hai bàn chân để trần. Bàn tay trái của tượng đưa lên ngang ngực bắt ấn thuyết pháp, bàn tay phải úp lên đốc kiếm, kiếm chống trên lưng rùa nằm giữa hai bàn chân, quanh lưỡi kiếm có con rắn quấn từ dưới lên trên. Rùa, rắn và kiếm là biểu trưng của Huyền Thiên Trấn Vũ. - Theo như sự tích được ghi chép ở đền thì Huyền Thiên Trấn Vũ là thần trấn quản phương Bắc đã nhiều lần giúp nước Việt đánh đuổi ngoại xâm. Lần thứ nhất vào đời Hùng Vương thứ 6 đánh giặc từ vùng biển tràn vào. Lần thứ hai vào đời Hùng Vương thứ 7 đánh giặc Thạch Linh... Trong bản ghi chép còn có chi tiết Huyền Thiên Trấn Vũ giúp dân thành Thăng Long trừ tà ma và yêu quái, giúp An Dương Vương trừ tinh gà trắng xây thành Cổ Loa, diệt Hồ ly tinh trên sông Hồng đời Lý Thánh Tông... - Pho tượng Huyền Thiên Trấn Vũ là một công trình nghệ thuật độc đáo, đánh dấu kỹ thuật đúc đồng và tài nghệ của các nghệ nhân Việt Nam cách đây 3 thế kỷ. Thăng Long tứ trấn gồm có 4 ngôi đền: - Đền Bạch Mã - Bạch Mã tối linh từ (trấn giữ phía Đông kinh thành); - Đền Voi Phục - Tây trấn từ (trấn giữ phía Tây kinh thành); - Đền Kim Liên - Kim Liên từ (trấn giữ phía Nam kinh thành); - Đền Quán Thánh - Chân Vũ quán - (trấn giữ phía Bắc kinh thành).
Ngoc Linh TranNgoc Linh Tran
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Nice and peaceful place Go to Quan Thanh, a famous temple located on West Lake. The temple worships Thanh Huyen Thien Tran Vu, the god who governs the North and helps people exorcise evil spirits, ghosts, monsters... To this day, there is still a statue of the Saint cast in black bronze in the 2nd year of Vinh Tri (1677).. The statue is 3m96 high, weighs 4 tons, and is a unique work of art by Vietnamese artisans 3 centuries ago. In 2016, the Prime Minister signed a decision to recognize Huyen Thien Tran Vu statue as a national treasure. Inside, there are still many precious artifacts such as ancient bronze lamps and bronze lamps cast in the 17th and 18th centuries... On January 18, 2022, the Prime Minister signed Decision No. 93/QD-TTg recognizing Quan Thanh Temple as a special national monument
Pallavi AnantwarPallavi Anantwar
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Located in the same name ward near the West Lake, easily reached by a short walk from Truc Bach Lake, the Quan Thanh Temple (Vietnamese: Đền Quán Thánh), formerly known as Tran Vu Temple, is a Taoist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam. Famous as one of 4 Sacred Temples of ancient Thang Long citadel (White Horse Temple in the East, Temple of Kneeling Elephant in the West, and Kim Lien Temple in the South) and dated to the 11th century, the temple was one of the principal deities in Taoism and also one of the leading tourist attractions in Hanoi nowadays. The temple’s name means Place of the Gods. The name of the long street running by the temple is also called ‘Quán Thánh’ street
Ngọc LêNgọc Lê
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