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Grand Matsu Temple

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Grand Matsu Temple
Grand Matsu Temple. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Grand Matsu Temple (Chinese: 大天后宫; pinyin: Dàtiān Hòugōng), also known as the Datianhou or Great Queen of Heaven Temple, is a Taiwanese temple to the goddess Mazu, who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to the sea. The temple is located in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan.

It is open seven days a week, with free admission.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.