Taichung Martyrs' Shrine

Taichung Martyrs' Shrine
臺中市忠烈祠
Location
Location	North, Taichung, Taiwan
Shown within Taichung
Geographic coordinates	24°09′15.8″N 120°41′28.5″E
Architecture
Type	martyrs' shrine

Taichung Martyrs' Shrine gate

The Taichung Martyr's Shrine (traditional Chinese: 臺中市忠烈祠; simplified Chinese: 台中市忠烈祠; pinyin: Táizhōng Shì Zhōngliècí) is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan dedicated to heroes of the Republic of China.

History

Taichu Jinja
Religion
Affiliation	Shinto
Deity	Ōkuninushi Prince Kitashirakawa Yoshihisa Sukunabikona
Year consecrated	1911

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.[1][2]

Architecture

The shrine was constructed with traditional Chinese architecture style.[3] It has a rectangular shape surrounded by courtyards and garden.[4]

Transportation

The shrine is accessible by bus north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.[2]

See also

• National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine

References

1. "Martyrs' Shrine in Taiwan". Taipei Municipal Dazhi Junior High School, Taipei, Taiwan. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
2. pagebao (28 March 2019). "Taichung Confucius Temple". Taichung Guide. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
3. "Martyr Shrine". Taichung Tourism and Travel Bureau. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
4. "Confucius Temple and Martyr's Shrine". Eng.taichung.gov.tw. 14 January 2010. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.