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…
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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(Jongno-gu) · Temples
Jogyesa Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy street…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Temples
Yakhyeon Catholic Church was established as a result of Korea gaining religious freedom in the 23rd year of King Gojong’…
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) · Temples
Bongeunsa Temple, located on Sudosan Mountain in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, offers a 2-day, 1-night temple stay program…
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) · Temples
When taking the subway from Seoul Station to Yongsan Station, you will notice a tall and distinct hanok (traditional Kor…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) · Temples
Jeondong Catholic Church in Jeonju (Historic Site No. 288) was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon Dy…
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) · Temples
Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 1…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Temples
Insa-dong PR Center opened in 2006 with the goal of providing accessible education for both domestic and international v…
Seoul(Mapo-gu) · Temples
Past names of Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine included Yongdubong (Dragon Head Peak) and Jamdubong (Silkworm Head Peak), but w…
Daegu(Jung-gu) · Palaces
The Daegu Gyesan Catholic Church was built by Priest Robert, A.P. (1853-1922), who came to Daegu for missionary work. In…
Daegu(Jung-gu) · Temples
Daegu Jeil Church is the oldest Protestant Church in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Initially established in 1898 over four…
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) · Temples
Bomunsa Temple is located at Seokmodo Island, which is the west of Ganghwado Island. It is said that the temple was cons…
Gwangju(Dong-gu) · Temples
Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Gwangju. First…