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Khue Van Pavilion, second courtyard, Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam Royalty Free Stock Photo

Khue Van Cac pavilion in second courtyard at Temple of literature or Van Mieu in Hanoi, Vietnam Royalty Free Stock Photo

Information stone for Khue Van Pavilion, second courtyard, Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam Royalty Free Stock Photo

Gate next to the Khue Van Pavilion, second courtyard, Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam Royalty Free Stock Photo

Khue Van Pavilion, second courtyard, Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam

Khue Van Pavilion, from the third courtyard, Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam Royalty Free Stock Photo

Pictured is the Khue Van Pavilion in the second courtyard of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam. The Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple hosts the Imperial Academy, Vietnam`s first national university. The temple was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. The Khue Van pavilion was built in 1805 on four white-washed stone stilts. The top is red-colored with two circular windows and an elaborate roof. Inside, a bronze bell hangs from the ceiling to be rung on auspicious occasions.