Seoul: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
Categories
- Museum
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- Art museum
- Park
- Bridge
- History museum
- Universities and schools
- Specialty museum
- Shopping
- Historical place
- Buddhist architecture
- Temple
- Church
- Vernacular architecture
- Market
- Skyscraper
- Mountain
- Theater
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Natural attraction
- Nature
- Library
- Art gallery
- Sacred and religious sites
- Concerts and shows
- City gate
- Unesco
- Fashion museum
- Palace
- Monuments and statues
- Arenas and stadiums
- Archaeological site
- City
- Concert hall
- Nightlife
Bongeunsa Temple
Bongeunsa Temple, nestled in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, offers a serene oasis amidst urban modernity. This historic Buddhist temple, dating back to the Shilla King Weongseong's reign in 794 AD, stands as a testament to the country's rich religious...
Jongmyo
Shrine to Joseon dynasty kings and queens Jongmyo Shrine is a serene and historical sanctuary nestled in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. Established in the 14th century during the Joseon Dynasty, Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved.
Jogyesa
Main Buddhist temple and grand main hall Jogyesa is a serene oasis of calm in the bustling heart of Seoul, South Korea. As the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, it stands as a spiritual center amidst the urban sprawl, offering a glimpse into the country's rich religious heritage.
Seoul Central Mosque
Modern mosque, dating to 1976 The Seoul Central Mosque is a mosque opened in 1976 in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District. It holds lectures in English, Arabic, and Korean.
Bongwonsa
Bongwon Temple is a South Korean Buddhist temple in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, near Yonsei University. Situated to the northeast of the university on the hillside of Ahn Mountain, this is the head temple of the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism.
Doseonsa
Doseonsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. It is located at 264 Ui-dong, in the Gangbuk-gu area of the city and is the largest temple complex on Bukhansan, the most prominent mountain north of Seoul.
Myogaksa
Myogaksa Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the heart of downtown Seoul, South Korea, in the Jongro District, nestled on the east side of Naksan Mountain. It houses the administrative headquarters of the Gwaneum Order of Korean Buddhism.
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Region: Seoul