Built during the reign of Ly Thai To (1010 - 1028), Quan Thanh Temple was one of the four temples guarding the four gates of Thang Long citadel at that time. Quan Thanh Temple guarded the north (Bach Ma Temple guarded the east, Voi Phuc Temple guarded the west and Kim Lien Temple guarded the south).
The building has undergone many renovations and the current architectural style is mostly from the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century, including: the three-door gate, the worship yard, the front gate, the middle gate and the back palace. On the middle gate of the three-door gate, there is a relief statue of the god Rahu in Indian mythology who swallowed the moon and the sun, causing lunar and solar eclipses. This is the integration of Vietnamese beliefs. In addition, the wooden architectural details at the temple are carved very delicately, bearing the artistic style of the Le Dynasty.
Sketch by artist Dang Viet Loc
Sketch by Architect Phung The Huy
Quan Thanh Temple worships Huyen Thien Tran Vu, a god who helped the Vietnamese people fight foreign invaders many times, and helped An Duong Vuong exorcise demons when building Co Loa citadel... In 1677, during the reign of King Le Hy Tong, the wooden statue of Huyen Thien Tran Vu was replaced by a bronze statue nearly 4 meters high and weighing 4 tons. This is a unique sculpture, with high techniques in bronze casting and statue carving.
Sketch by Architect Nguyen Khanh Vu
Sketch by Architect Tran Xuan Hong
In the 19th century, King Minh Mang changed the name to Chan Vu Quan (this name is carved in Chinese characters on the roof of the main gate. The horizontal board in the worshiping hall still bears the old name Tran Vu Quan).
The project was recognized as a special national monument in 2022. Every year, the Quan Thanh Temple festival takes place on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month.
Sketch by Architect Phung The Huy
Sketch by Architect Bui Hoang Bao
Sketch by Architect Linh Hoang
Sketch by Architect Dang Phuoc Tue
(*): The original is: "The bamboo tops flutter in the waning moon/The sound of the Tran Vu bell, the sound of the Tho Xuong chicken" by Duong Khue (1839 - 1902)
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