Temple of Literature (Hanoi, Vietnam)
For a tranquil escape (along with a sublime Vietnamese slow drip coffee) in the bustle of Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, little surpasses the Temple of Literature. Initially built as a Confucian temple, it became Vietnam’s earliest university almost 950 years ago (predating any European university) and still harbours the academic ambiance of years past.
Initially only offered to noble or royal...
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Date: August 18th, 2010 @ 18:10
Categories: Independent Travel
This post was originally posted by Mark H. @ Travel Wonders of the World.
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