Liu Clan Shrine
The Liu Clan Shrine (Chinese: 劉家宗祠; pinyin: Liú Jiā Zōngcí) is an ancestral shrine in Liouying District, Tainan, Taiwan.
| Liu Clan Shrine | |
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劉家宗祠 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Ancestral shrine |
| Location | Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°16′37.9″N 120°18′35.6″E |
| Construction started | 1867 |
| Completed | 1871 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 1 |
| Floor area | 2,644 m2 |
History
The construction of the shrine started in 1867 and completed in 1871.[1]
Architecture
The shrine is housed in a single-story building. The whole complex spans over an area of 2,644 m2. Many of the materials used for the construction of the shrine were imported from Mainland China, excluding the roof tiles. The shrine consists of 16 rooms.[1]
Transportation
The building is accessible within walking distance west of Liuying Station of Taiwan Railways.[1]
References
- Crook, Steven (25 October 2019). "Highways and Byways: The illustrious monuments of Liuying's Liu Clan". Taipei Times. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
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