Seoul(Jung-gu) · Temples
Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine
The four-way street right in front of the Seosomun Gate area was once an official execution ground in the Joseon Era. It…
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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(Jung-gu) · Temples
The four-way street right in front of the Seosomun Gate area was once an official execution ground in the Joseon Era. It…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si) · Temples
Designated National Treasure No.16, this is Korea’s oldest and largest stone pagoda.The pagoda measures 16.8 meters high…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Temples
Geumseonsa Temple, which is located at the foot of Samgaksan (Bukhansan) Mountain, is within easy access from downtown S…
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) · Temples
The architectural style of Yakcheonsa Temple is reminiscent of that of Buddhist temples of the early Joseon Dynasty. Mea…
Chungcheongnam-do(Buyeo-gun) · Temples
Jeongnimsaji Museum is located in Buyeo, the last capital of Baekje, where the Baekje culture flourished for the 123 yea…
Jeollabuk-do(Buan-gun) · Temples
Naesosa Temple was built by Buddhist Monk Hye-Gu in 633 AD during the Baekje Dynasty and was rebuilt by Monk Cheong-Min…
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoju-si) · Temples
Silleuksa is located along a riverside village overlooking blue water and a spacious sand beach on the edge of the river…
Jeollabuk-do(Jinan-gun) · Temples
The temple located upon Maisan Mountain was called Sangwonsa Temple during the early Joseon Dynasty and was later known…
Busan(Geumjeong-gu) · Temples
Beomeosa Temple, located in Geumjeongsan Mountain in Busan, is one of the three major temples in Korea, together with Ha…
Gangwon-do(Inje-gun) · Temples
Located on Naeseorak, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jin-Deok (647-654), 28th…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si) · Temples
Bongjeongsa Temple was built in the 12th year of King Munmu, who ruled the Silla Kingdom from 661 to 681. According to l…
Jeollabuk-do(Wanju-gun) · Temples
Songgwangsa Temple in Soyang-myeon (Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do Province) has a unique history that spans a period of over a…