Temples & Sacred Sites

Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Temples

Myogaksa Temple(Seoul)

Myogaksa Temple is located on the east side of Mt. Naksan in Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. First established by Monk Ta…

Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) · Temples

Bongwonsa Temple

Located at the skirt of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa temple , as the center of Korean…

Seoul(Mapo-gu) · Temples

Jeoldusan Martyrs Grounds

Past names of Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine included Yongdubong (Dragon Head Peak) and Jamdubong (Silkworm Head Peak), but w…

Seoul(Gangdong-gu) · Palaces

Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site

Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era (7000 B.C. ~ 1000 B.C.) Even the ent…

Seoul(Yongsan-gu) · Temples

Seoul Central Masjid (서울 중앙성원)

Located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu in Seoul, the Seoul Central Masjid was the first Islamic mosque in Korea. Constructio…

Seoul(Jung-gu) · Temples

Myeong-dong Cathedral

Myeong-dong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church c…

Seoul(Gangnam-gu) · Temples

Bongeunsa Temple (Seoul)

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located to the north of COEX building, and was constructed in the…

Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Temples

Jogyesa Temple

Jogyesa Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy street…

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…

Sejong · Temples

Singwangsa Temple

Singwangsa Temple is located on the Nojeoksan Mountain. It is estimated to have been built 160 years ago, and renovated…

Chungcheongnam-do(Yesan-gun) · Temples

Hwaamsa Temple

In Hwaamsa Temple in Yesan, you can find the urn carrying the remains of Chusa (Kim Jeong-Hui), renowned scholar of the…

Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun) · Temples

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