Overview:
Bac Ninh is famous as a civilized countryside, rich in revolutionary traditions. This place is considered a place with a dense density of historical relics with more than 1,259 relics. Notably, in these relics, it is worth mentioning Do Temple, the temple dedicated to 8 kings of the Ly Dynasty. This is the only place in Vietnam where the phenomenon of “Bat De Van Du – Long Van Convergence". This relic complex is the convergence of the quintessence, bold unique architecture of the Ly Dynasty, let’s enjoy the historical value of this temple, one of the special national historical relics.
History:
Do Temple, also known as (Ly Bat De Temple, Co Phap Dien) was built in the 11th century, today located in Dinh Bang ward, City. Tu Son, Bac Ninh province. The temple was built on the ground that in the past King Ly Cong Uan was crowned and returned to visit his homeland. According to history books, the villagers of Dinh Bang built a large house to welcome the king. When King Ly Cong Uan died, Ly Thai Tong ascended the throne to succeed his father, he repaired the old house and chose it as a place to worship his father. when glacial.
The worshiping:
Up to now, Do Temple worships 8 Ly kings including: Ly Cong Uan (Ly Thai To), Ly Thai Tong, Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Ly Than Tong, Ly Anh Tong, Ly Cao Tong and Ly Hue Tong .
Architecture:
Experiencing a long time and the destruction of war, Do Temple has been repaired and expanded but still follows the original shape and architecture. The architecture of the Temple has the inheritance of the royal and folk styles that are harmoniously combined, with exquisite carvings. Located in a campus of more than 31,000 m2.
On both sides of the main gate of the inner city of Do Temple, on the left side is the letter “Chief to move the capital" of King Ly Thai To with exactly 214 words, corresponding to 214 years of reign of 8 kings of the Ly dynasty. On the right side is the famous heroic poem – as the first declaration of independence of our country “Nam Quoc Son Ha Nam De…" by Ly Thuong Kiet.
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