它的前身是日治時期的「高雄神社」，戰後改建為傳統中國宮殿式建築，並保留一些日治時期神社所遺留的「石燈籠」殘跡。
This place was estababilshed as Takao Kotoshira Shrine when it was in the rule by Japanese and it'd been rebuild as a shrine to memorize the people who contribute revolutionize Republic Of China.
There are some "Rock lamp" remain nearby.
忠烈祠不僅是供俸革命烈士靈位的地方，也是一個從高處俯瞰高雄夜景的好地方，舉凡高雄八五大樓、夢時代、高雄港、旗后燈塔還有大半的旗津區都能一覽無遺。
Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine is not only a place to memorize the people but also a good place to enjoy the view of KH at night.
You can see a lot site such as the building "85 Sky Tower", Dream mall,KH port on it.
忠烈祠外面的LOVE情人觀景平台，是一個大家爭相拍照的美麗場景，時常會看到有新人在這邊拍婚紗照，在平台上，可以觀賞到夕陽與夜景。
There's a viewing platform with a "LOVE" and this is a place many people take pictures.
I'm very suggest to see the night view on this platform.
注意，如果要參觀忠烈祠內部，有開放時間的限制，早上8點~下午5點，而LOVE情人觀景平台則無此限制，是24HR開放的喔！
Please be noticed the Martyrs' Shrine is only opens 0800~1700 and the platform is always open.
the container is an iron box with magnet.
Please bring your pen.
Contract me if there's any wrong to this translation, thanks.