The Temple of literature or Vietnam's first national university was founded in 1070 under Ly Dynasty.
During almost 800 years, the university is national education center that trained thousands of students who became civil servants.
The university consists of 5 courtyards with total area of 54000 sq meters.
The first courtyard names Đại Trung - the way to success.
The second courtyard is Khue Van Cac or Constellation of Literature built in 1805.
The third one is the Doctor's stelae where we recorded the names of candidate who passed Royal
exam then became civil servant.
The forth courtyard is the temple where Confucius and his disciples Yanhui, Zengshen, Zisi and Mencius are worshiped.
The last one is a temple where we worship Chu Van An (a rector of the University), 3 Kings Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, and Le Thanh Tong who contribute their great merit for the Academy by passing times.
During almost 800 years, the university is national education center that trained thousands of students who became civil servants.
The university consists of 5 courtyards with total area of 54000 sq meters.
The first courtyard names Đại Trung - the way to success.
The second courtyard is Khue Van Cac or Constellation of Literature built in 1805.
The third one is the Doctor's stelae where we recorded the names of candidate who passed Royal
exam then became civil servant.
The forth courtyard is the temple where Confucius and his disciples Yanhui, Zengshen, Zisi and Mencius are worshiped.
The last one is a temple where we worship Chu Van An (a rector of the University), 3 Kings Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, and Le Thanh Tong who contribute their great merit for the Academy by passing times.
