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Vietnam » Ha Noi » QUAN THANH TEMPLE
It was built in Ly Thai To Dynasty (1010 - 1028), three ancient Chinese characters, which are still seen today on the top of the entrance. Quan Thanh Temple is dedicated to Tran Vu Saint who was a combination between a legendary character and a saint who had earned the merits of assisting An Duong Vuong King in getting rid of ghost spirit during the his citadel construction at Co Loa. The most attention shout be paid to a black bronze statute of Tran Vu Saint with 3,600 kilograms in weight, 3.96m high and 3.48 in circumference. Another special object is an ancient bronze bell with 1.15m high.
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