TRAM GIAN PAGODA (PAGODA WITH 100 BAYS)
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Founded in 1185 under the Ly dynasty, this pagoda is one of Hanoi's oldest, set in verdant surroundings.
The pagoda was founded in 1185 under the Ly Dynasty and is one of the oldest in Hanoi, situated in a peaceful and green setting, planted with century-old pine trees. It has been rebuilt and restored several times, especially during the Le (15th-18th centuries). The pagoda, whose literary name is Quang Nghiêm, groups together several architectural ensembles. The first has two pavilions: one hosts live chess games on holidays and the other hosts puppet shows on the water. The second building was built in 1693. It is topped by a two-storey, eight-roofed bell tower. The bell was melted down in 1794. It is engraved with a text by the historian Phan Huy Ich. In the third building, the main pagoda. There is an imposing bronze sound plaque (1749) as well as an important collection of statues in lacquered wood, terracotta and ceramics. The span refers to the space between 4 columns and the pagoda, in all its buildings, has exactly 104 bays.
The pagoda is associated with the memory of the monk Nguyên Lu, known as "le saint Bôi", who officiated there in the 14th century, under the Trân dynasty (1225-1400). According to a legend, in the 15th century, when the Ming invaded the country, they set fire to the pagoda. The Saint Boi, outraged by the Chinese barbarity, used his powers and unleashed torrential rains for three days and three nights, which drowned the invader.
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