Chapter 44 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 436–447
Nghi Tàm Temple
Kim Liên Temple
Chùa Nghi Tàm
Nghi Tàm Temple, or Kim Liên Temple, stands by West Lake on the site of the Lý-era Từ Hoa Palace. It preserves Tây Sơn architecture, with three halls in a ‘Tam’ layout and a Three-Gate Hall described as unique in Vietnam.
Key facts
- Address
- 1 Từ Hoa Street, Tây Hồ Ward · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Late Trần: Đống Long Temple built, per Tây Hồ chí (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- National-level Historical and Cultural Site (1962)
- Book pages
- 436–447
Highlights
- Three halls in a Tam plan, double-tiered eight-roof style
- A Three-Gate Hall of unique design
- Statue of Princess Từ Hoa in the third hall
Milestones
- 1443 Date of the Đại Bi tự bi ký stele, the earliest relic
- 1638 Major restoration: main hall, incense hall and statues
- 1736 Villagers of Nghi Tàm repaired the temple
- 1749 Phổ Quang stupa built for Venerable Quảng Giác
- 1771 Lord Trịnh Sâm renamed the temple Kim Liên
- 1792 Hậu Phật bi ký stele erected; front hall restored
From the book
Nghi Tàm Temple, whose formal name is Kim Liên Temple, stands on an elevated site along the shore of West Lake. It was formerly within Nghi Tàm Ward, Tây Hồ District. Today, it is located at 1 Từ Hoa Street, Tây Hồ Ward, Hà Nội.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nghi Tàm Temple?
Nghi Tàm Temple is located at 1 Từ Hoa Street, Tây Hồ Ward, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Nghi Tàm Temple founded?
Late Trần: Đống Long Temple built, per Tây Hồ chí (according to tradition)
Is Nghi Tàm Temple a ranked heritage site?
National-level Historical and Cultural Site (1962)
What is the formal name of Nghi Tàm Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Kim Liên Temple.