When you visit Viet Nam, you should visit the temple of literature-the Imperial Academy.
The temple of literature was built in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. It's one of the most historic and cultural sites of Viet Nam. Beside the temple of literature is the Imperial Academy. It was founded in 1076 by the Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. It's the first university in Viet Nam. Many kings, Emperors and scholars worked to develop the university. One of the most famous teachers in the Imperial Academy is Chu Van An(1292-1370). He was born in Thanh Tri district. He taught many tallented and sucessfull students for the nation.
In the temple of literature, there are 82 doctors' stone tablets. It was founded by Emperor Le Thanh Tong in 1484. In 2010, it was recognised by UNESCO . The most special about the temple of literature is 4 statues (Chu Van An, Ly Thanh Tong,Ly Nhan Tong and Le Thanh Tong). It's the represent of the founders and developers of the temple of literature.
