Ciyou Temple

Coordinates: 25°03′04″N 121°34′40″E / 25.051085°N 121.577678°E / 25.051085; 121.577678

Main facade of Ciyou Temple
Altars in the tower of Ciyou Temple.

Ciyou Temple (Chinese: 松山慈祐宮; pinyin: Sōngshān Cíyòu Gōng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siong-san-chû-iū-kiong) is a temple in Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Mazu.

History

The temple was constructed in 1753 CE.[1] According to legends the temple was founded by a wandering monk who came upon a group on Matsu followers. Together they raised money for ten years and then built their temple.

Transportation

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

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References

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