Ciyou Temple

{{Short description|Temple in Songshan, Taipei, Taiwan}}

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File:Taipei_Ciyou_Temple_interior.jpgs in the tower of Ciyou Temple.]]

Ciyou Temple ({{zh|t=松山慈祐宮|p=Sōngshān Cíyòu Gōng}}) is a prominent Chinese temple in Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Matsu. Raohe Street Night Market was located next to this temple as the temple has been a prominent landmark in the area.

History

The temple was constructed in 1753.[http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/taiwan/taipei_temples.htm#Ciyou%20Temple Temples in Taipei] According to legends the temple was founded by a wandering monk who came upon a group of Matsu devotees. Together they raised money for ten years and then built the temple.

Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance North of Songshan Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

References

{{Reflist|30em}}

{{Commons category|Ciyou Temple in Songshan}}

Category:1753 establishments in Taiwan

Category:Mazu temples in Taipei

Category:Religious buildings and structures completed in 1753

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