Hualien Martyrs' Shrine

The Hualien Martyrs' Shrine (Chinese: 花蓮忠烈祠; pinyin: Huālián Zhōngliècí) is a martyrs' shrine in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan.

Hualien Martyrs' Shrine
花蓮忠烈祠
Location
LocationHualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates23°59′06.6″N 121°36′40.2″E
Architecture
TypeMartyrs' shrine
Completed19 August 1915

History

The site was originally established as Karenkō Shrine during the Japanese rule of Taiwan on 19 August 1915. In 1981, the shrine was demolished to make way for the construction of Hualien Martyrs' Shrine.[1][2][3]

Transportation

The site is accessible within walking distance south east of Hualien Station of Taiwan Railways.

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