Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]
Jongmyo Shrine was a primary place of worship for kings throughout Joseon Dynasty. The memorial service, called Jongmyo…
IndexSightseeing in Korea
Temples, often set in the mountains, let you encounter Korean Buddhist culture through halls, stone pagodas and statues. Some offer temple stays and temple food experiences.
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Jongmyo Shrine was a primary place of worship for kings throughout Joseon Dynasty. The memorial service, called Jongmyo…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Temples
Myeong-dong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church c…
Daegu(Dong-gu) · Temples
Donghwasa Temple (동화사) is located on the south side of Palgongsan Mountain, about 22km northeast of Daegu. It was built…
Busan(Gijang-gun) · Temples
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb find of a tourist…
Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun) · Temples
Seonunsa Temple was built during the Baekje Dynasty (18 BC-678 AD). It was originally a very large temple, but much was…
Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si) · Temples
This early printing museum, located on the site of Heungdeoksa Temple in which Jikji, the world's oldest extant book, pr…
Jeollabuk-do(Iksan-si) · Palaces
Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom (18 BC-660 AD). According to Samgukyusa (historic…
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) · Temples
Jeondeungsa Temple, located within Jeongjoksanseong Fortress in Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon-si, holds temple sta…
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) · Temples
Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located to the north of COEX building, and was constructed in the…
Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun) · Temples
Built in the 14th year of Silla King Jin-Heung's reign, Beopjusa Temple is located on Mt. Songnisan. What stands today a…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Temples
Insa Art Space was established by the government to support artists who are experiencing financial difficulties. Opened…
Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun) · Temples
Woljeongsa Temple is located in the forest of the valley east of Mt. Odaesan, and it is composed of 60 temples and 8 mon…