Con Dao Temple

A memorial on Nguyen An Ninh Street, in front of Hang Duong Cemetery

In front of Hang Duong Cemetery, on Nguyen An Ninh Street, Con Dao Temple honours the forebears, heroes, martyrs, compatriots and comrades who gave their lives for the nation's independence and freedom in the Con Dao prison system over its 113 years. The temple was inaugurated on 20 November 2011 on a site of 30,040 m², and ranks 8th on the list of Con Dao's signature attractions. The complex has a total built area of 3,760 m² with 10 components: the Four Pillars, Temple Gate, Bell House, Left Hall, Right Hall, Front Hall, Rear Sanctuary, Votive Paper Burning House, Ngu Nhac Pond and Temple Pond. The visiting ritual usually involves striking the bell nine times, offering incense in the courtyard, then paying respects in the front hall and rear sanctuary, taking about 30 minutes. The temple is one stop on the Hang Duong Cemetery – Con Dao Temple – Mieu Ba Phi Yen – An Hai Lake – Nui Mot Pagoda route. Groups wishing to hold a commemorative ceremony should register one session in advance with the relic management unit. Visitors should dress respectfully and maintain a solemn atmosphere.

English text: machine translation from the Localis platform — proper names kept in Vietnamese.