The Zhonggang Cihyu Temple (Chinese: 中港慈裕宮; pinyin: Zhōnggǎng Cíyù Gōng) is a Chinese temple dedicated to the Goddess Mazu, who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. It is located in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan and is also the oldest Matsu temple in Miaoli county.
Zhonggang Cihyu Temple | |
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中港慈裕宮 | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Taoism |
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Standort | Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan |
Geographic coordinates | 24°40′57.0″N 120°51′49.5″E / 24.682500°N 120.863750°E |
Architecture | |
Typ | temple |
Completed | 1685 |
History
editThe temple was first constructed in 1685 and was rebuilt in 1783. It was listed as third-class historical building by the Ministry of the Interior in 1985.[1]
Transport
editThe temple is accessible within walking distance west of Zhunan Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Zhonggang Cihyu Temple". Miaoli Travel. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
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