Temple of Mother Goddess in Penghu
The Temple is the earliest one built in Taiwan with the original name of Goddess Ma Temple or Mazu Temple. The Temple, constructed with single row, 2 columns, and 3 rooms per column during the Ching Dynasty, was rebuilt in its current appearance in 1923. The delicate wood sculpture and color painting on the house beams are pristine art works, and its beams and columns, bracket sets, sculptured stone drums, relieves on the walls, and doors and window frames present simple and classical images. The Temple is listed as a first-grade heritage and the treasure of Penghu, as well as the origin of the title Magong.
ADD:No.1 Zhengyi St., Magong City, Penghu County 880, Taiwan
Guide to Magong City Cultural Visit
Penghu County Government
No.32, Jhihping Rd., Magong City Penghu County Tel: 06-9274400
Website: http://wwww.penghu.gov.tw printed in Feb of 2007
Council for Cultural Affairs, Taiwan