Taichung Martyrs' Shrine
The Taichung Martyr's Shrine (Chinese: 臺中市忠烈祠; pinyin: Táizhōng Shì Zhōngliècí) is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan dedicated to heroes of the Republic of China.[1]
| Taichung Martyrs' Shrine | |
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臺中市忠烈祠 | |
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| Location | |
| Location | North, Taichung, Taiwan |
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| Type | Martyrs' shrine |
Taichung Martyrs' Shrine gate
History
The shrine was originally a Shinto shrine to honor Japanese heroes. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the Shinto shrine was reestablished and converted to a shrine that honor the National Revolutionary Army in 1970.[2]
Transportation
The shrine is accessible by bus north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.[3]
See also
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References
- "Taichung City Government | Confucius Temple and Martyr's Shrine". Eng.taichung.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
- Chronicles of the Brave -National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
- on 02.13.13 (2013-10-05). "Taichung Confucius Temple and Martyr's Shrine — Taichung Experience". Taichung-experience.com. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
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