Temple of Confucius | China

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Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and politician. The Temple of Confucius in Qufu, Shandong Province, is the largest and most renowned temple of Confucius in East Asia. Built to commemorate him in 478 B.C., the temple has been destroyed and reconstructed over the centuries; today it comprises more than 100 buildings.

Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu is a UNESCO World Heritage site.