Hung Mieu Temple

Historic Building in Hue

Hung Mieu Temple
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Hung Mieu Temple, constructed in 1821 by Emperor Minh Mang, was built to honor his grandparents. This temple, located within the Imperial City of Huế, is renowned for its refined design and exquisite roof carvings, which reflect the artistic sophistication of the Nguyen Dynasty.

The temple suffered significant damage from a fire in 1947, but it has since been carefully restored to its former glory. One of the most striking features of Hung Mieu is the large stone dragons, reminiscent of gargoyles, that stand guard over the spacious paved courtyard, adding a sense of grandeur and protection to the site.

On the north side of the complex, a gate leads into a small walled enclosure that houses the Hung To Mieu Temple. This structure is a reconstruction of the original 1804 temple, which was built to honor the parents of Emperor Gia Long, the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty. The Hung Mieu Temple complex thus holds deep ancestral significance, paying tribute to the lineage of the Nguyen emperors and their forebears.

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Visiting Hung Mieu Temple

Address: Hung Mieu Temple, Lê Huân, Thuận Thành, Huế, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

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