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六榕寺

南朝梁大同三年(537年)建寺,因苏轼来游见六株榕树题"六榕"而得名:花塔高57.6米,九层塔身与攒尖塔刹为千年广州的城市地标,初唐王勃南游广州写下《广州宝庄严寺舍利塔碑》名文…

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Opening hours
08:00-17:00
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免费

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南朝梁大同三年(537年)建寺,因苏轼来游见六株榕树题"六榕"而得名:花塔高57.6米,九层塔身与攒尖塔刹为千年广州的城市地标,初唐王勃南游广州写下《广州宝庄严寺舍利塔碑》名文即咏此塔。寺内大雄宝殿供奉清代铸铜佛,补榕亭与碑廊存历代石刻;地处北京路商圈、免费开放,是闹市中的禅意绿洲。

Getting there:地铁1号线公园前站

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