Hưng Miểu Temple (also known as Hưng Tổ Miếu) is an important historical site in Hue, dedicated to worshiping Nguyễn Phúc Côn, the father of Emperor Gia Long. The temple is a symbol of the Nguyen Dynasty’s reverence for their ancestors, reflecting both historical and architectural significance.
Overview of Hung Mieu Temple
Built in 1804 under Emperor Gia Long’s reign, Hưng Miểu Temple (Hưng Tổ Miếu) was originally constructed to honor Nguyễn Phúc Côn, posthumously titled Hưng Tổ Hiếu Khang Emperor. Initially located in the southwest of the Imperial City, it was later renamed Hưng Tổ Miếu in 1821 after Hoàng Khao Temple was relocated.
The temple has a distinctive structure, consisting of two main sections. The central part of the temple has three compartments and two wings, while the front has five compartments and two single wings. Inside, the altars of Hưng Tổ Hiếu Khang Emperor and the Empress are placed. The temple is accessed through two gates: Đức Khanh Gate (east) and Chuông Khanh Gate (west), which lead to the Than Kho (warehouse) and Than Tru (kitchen), respectively, both connected to Thế Miếu Temple.
Like Thái Miếu and Thế Miếu, Hưng Miểu hosts an offering ceremony five times a year. The temple was completely destroyed during the early resistance against the French in February 1947. However, in 1951, Empress Đoàn Huy Hoàng Thái Hậu, mother of Emperor Bảo Đại, rebuilt it at the original site. The temple underwent renovation and repainting in 1995 to preserve its cultural and architectural value.
How to get to Hung Mieu Temple
Address: Le Huan street, Phu Hau ward, Hue city
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