Văn Hiến Temple

Văn Hiến Temple, whose literary name is Văn Hiến Đường, is located on the ancient land of Hạ Mỗ – Ô Diên and is a relic typical of the homeland's tradition of studiousness and cultural refinement. In the past, this place was a Văn từ temple worshipping Confucius, the Four Associates, and the Ten Philosophers and honoring notable imperial examination laureates; later, the people worshipped Grand Commandant Tô Hiến Thành as the temple's patron deity. The structure has architecture in the shape of the character “Đinh,” comprising the Grand Ceremonial Hall, the Front Ceremonial Hall, and the Rear Sanctuary; outstanding in the grounds are the Tô Vương Mausoleum and Thái Sư Tomb area, the stele house of the Văn Hiến Đường inscription, and the semicircular pond. The temple currently preserves the Khoa Tràng Stele and the woodblocks of the “Cổ Kim Truyền Lục,” valuable materials testifying to the tradition of imperial examinations, learning, and cultural refinement of Ô Diên land. Every year, the temple holds commemorations of the birth and death anniversaries of Tô Hiến Thành, becoming a gathering place for descendants of the Tô clan and visitors seeking to learn about Vietnamese history, culture, and moral learning. Văn Hiến Temple was classified as a Historical and Architectural Art Relic in 1991.