three arched entrances gate

three arched entrances gate (Cổng tam quan) is a type of gate with three entrances that is commonly found in traditional Vietnamese architecture, especially in temples and pagodas. The gate usually has three entrances, with the middle entrance being larger than the two side entrances. The gate can be made of wood or brick and stone. The roof is usually sloping. The two side entrances are often decorated with couplets, while the top of the gate is inscribed with the name of the temple or gate. The “Cổng tam quan” is a typical style of traditional Vietnamese architecture.