Văn Miếu Trấn Biên

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Văn Miếu Trấn Biên, Confucian temple in Biên Hòa, Vietnam

The Văn Miếu Trấn Biên temple spans across a large complex featuring traditional Vietnamese architectural elements with multiple halls and ceremonial spaces.

Established in 1715 by Vietnamese warlord Nguyễn Phúc Chu, the temple was destroyed in 1861 and underwent complete reconstruction between 1998 and 2002.

The temple holds tablets commemorating influential Vietnamese scholars, including Chu Văn An, Nguyễn Trãi, and maintains spaces for educational activities and ceremonies.

Located three kilometers from central Biên Hòa at coordinates 10.9648°N, 106.8015°E, the temple welcomes visitors interested in Vietnamese educational heritage.

The main pagoda includes an altar dedicated to Ho Chi Minh, integrating modern Vietnamese history with traditional Confucian values.

Location: Biên Hòa

Inception: 2002

GPS coordinates: 10.96480,106.80150

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15

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