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Taichung Martyrs' Shrine

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The Taichung Martyr's Shrine (Chinese: 臺中市忠烈祠; pinyin: Táizhōng Shì Zhōngliècí) is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan dedicated to heroes of the Republic of China.

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History

The shrine was originally a Shinto shrine to honor Japanese heroes. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the Shinto shrine was reestablished and converted to a shrine that honor the National Revolutionary Army in 1970.

Transportation

The shrine is accessible by bus north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.

References

Taichung Martyrs' Shrine Wikipedia