Religiöse Stätten in der Provinz Jiangsu

Historic Temples and Sacred Sites

This collection spans the diverse spiritual traditions of Jiangsu, featuring the 88-meter bronze Grand Buddha at Ling Shan and the ancient Taoist Xuanmiao Temple in Suzhou, founded in the 3rd century. In Nanjing, the 4th-century Jiming Temple stands near the city wall, while St. Paul's Church showcases early 20th-century Western architecture. The Shanxiang Mosque in Zhenjiang and the Jiading Confucius Temple highlight the region's long-standing Islamic and Confucian heritage preserved through centuries of dynastic change.

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Mystery Temple

Xuanmiao Temple is a prominent Taoist temple with a long history, located at the center of old Suzhou City.

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Jiming Temple

The Jiming Temple is a renowned Buddhist temple in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

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St. Paul's Church, Nanjing

St. Paul's Church is a Three Self church in Nanjing. St.

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Shanxiang Mosque

The Shanxiang Mosque is a mosque in Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China.

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Grand Buddha at Ling Shan

The Grand Buddha is located on the north shore of Lake Tai, near Wuxi, Jiangsu.

Jiading Confucius Temple

Established in 1219 during the Southern Song Dynasty, this complex is one of the best-preserved Confucian temples in eastern China. It houses the Museum of Chinese Imperial Examination System, detailing the history and artifacts of the imperial civil service exams.