The Liu Clan Shrine (traditional Chinese: 劉家宗祠; simplified Chinese: 刘家宗祠; 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 / 23.277194°N 120.309889°E |
| Construction started | 1867 |
| Completed | 1871 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 1 |
| Floor area | 2,644 m2 |
History edit
The construction of the shrine started in 1867 and completed in 1871.[1]
Architecture edit
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 edit
The building is accessible within walking distance west of Liuying Station of Taiwan Railways.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c 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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