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Temple of Literature

Pho Van Mieu, Hanoi, Vietnam

Featured Review : The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam is something the Vietnamese are very proud of. It was founded almost 1000 years ago as a Confucian temple, but in 1076 Vietnam's first university was founded here also. Obviou...See Full Review

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