Grand Matsu Temple
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The Grand Matsu Temple (Chinese: 大天后宫; pinyin: Dàtiān Hòugōng),[1] also known as the Datianhou or Great Queen of Heaven Temple,[2] is a temple to the Chinese Goddess Mazu, who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. The temple is located in the West Central District of Tainan on Taiwan.
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Grand Matsu Temple | |
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大天后宫 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Taoism |
Deity | Mazu |
Location | |
Location | West Central, Tainan, Taiwan |
Architecture | |
Type | Temple |
Creator | Zheng Jing |
Completed | 1664 |
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It is open seven days a week, with free admission.[3]