One of the Four Great Temples of Tamsui (淡水四大廟), this Mazu temple was completed in 1796 with donations from Minnan and Hakka settlers alike, as river trade shifted from Bali on the south bank to the north. The temple also kept the Wanggaolou (望高樓), an oil-lit stone beacon that guided ships into the harbour until its was requisitioned during World War 2. It retains an antique appearance as it has only been lightly renovated over the last half century.
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Details
- Status:Public (公有)
- Heritage designation:Municipal Monument (直轄市定古蹟)
- Address:新北市淡水區中正路200號
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Links
- Wikipedia in Chinese (中文維基百科)
- Cultural Assets Bureau (文化部文化資產局)
- Taiwan Religious Cultural Map (臺灣宗教文化地圖)
Themes
- Temple Culture in Taiwan (台灣的寺廟文化)
- Qing Dynasty Era Taiwan (清治時期台灣)
Backlinks
- Tamsui Police Chief’s Residence (淡水日本警官宿舍)
- Qiziding Shih Family Residence (淡水崎仔頂施家古厝)
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