Temple of Literature Photo Gallery 1
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The main entrance, or "Great Portico", of Hanoi's Temple of Literature, as seen from the first courtyard. |

The "Great Middle Gate" between the first and second courtyards of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam. |

One of the doctorate stele in the third courtyard, honoring the graduates of the temple from 1442 to 1778. In the Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam. |

The fourth courtyard, with the Great House of Ceremonies, sheltering a large statue of Confucius, in the background. In the Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam. |

The front pavilion of the Great House of Ceremonies in the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam. |

The front hall of the Great House of Ceremonies. Note the lacquered and gold stenciled columns. In the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam. |