Jeollanam-do(Jangseong-gun) · Temples
Baekyangsa Temple
Founded during the reign of King Mu of the Baekje Dynasty (632), Baekyangsa Temple is located within Naejangsan National…
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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.
Jeollanam-do(Jangseong-gun) · Temples
Founded during the reign of King Mu of the Baekje Dynasty (632), Baekyangsa Temple is located within Naejangsan National…
Chungcheongbuk-do(Eumseong-gun) · Temples
Gamgok Cathedral was founded in 1896 by Father Camillus Bouillon, who came to Korea from France directly after gaining h…
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) · Temples
Located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu in Seoul, the Seoul Central Masjid was the first Islamic mosque in Korea. Constructio…
Gangwon-do(Donghae-si) · Temples
Samhwasa Temple is located near the entrance of the Mureung Valley of Mt. Dutasan in the City of Donghae, Gangwon Provin…
Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si) · Temples
Songgwangsa Temple is located on the west side of Jogyesan Mountain, and is a famous sambosachal in Korea. Sambo means "…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Temples
Located at the foot of Mt. Hamwol, Gulgulsa is the only temple cave in Korea. The temple was built out of solid rock dur…
Gangwon-do(Wonju-si) · Temples
Guryongsa Temple (구룡사) is located 6km from Birobong Peak on Chiaksan Mountain, in the direction of Hakkok-ri. Monk Ui Sa…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si) · Palaces
Chungnyeolsa Temple was built by 7th Admiralty Commander Lee Un-nyong in 1606 upon the order of King Seonjo during his 3…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun) · Temples
Cheongnyangsa Temple, located in Gayasan National Park, is famous for its stone lanterns, pagodas, and images of Buddha.…
Jeollanam-do(Gurye-gun) · Temples
Located in Gurye, southwest part of Jirisan Mountain, and built during the Unified Silla Period, Cheoneunsa Temple is a…
Gyeonggi-do(Anseong-si) · Temples
Namsadang (남사당) is a renowned troupe that combines regional traditional arts such as acrobatics, singing, dancing and ci…
Chungcheongbuk-do(Jecheon-si) · Temples
Located on a ridge of Sinseonbong Peak (845m) nearby Geumsusan mountain, Jeongbangsa Temple was founded by Buddhist monk…