Temple of Literature

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Hanoi is home to a plethora of temples. This is but one of them. Albeit an important one, the Temple of Literature. Have a good look around, courtesy of another pretty decent Google Streetview 360 photo.

Location: 58 Quốc Tử Giám, Văn Miếu, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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