Gwaneumsa, Seoul

Name: Gwaneumsa
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#218 among attractions in Seoul

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Facts and practical information

Gwaneumsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Believed to have been established in 895, it is located in 519-3 Namhyeon-dong in the Gwanak District of the city. ()

Local name: 관음사 Coordinates: 37°36'24"N, 126°59'38"E

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성북구 (정릉3동)Seoul South Korea

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Gwaneumsa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gansong Art Museum, Total Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea Furniture Museum, Bugaksan.

0.9 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Gansong Art Museum, Seoul
24 min walk • The Gansong Art Museum, located in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea, is the first modern private museum of Korea and was founded by Jeon Hyeongpil in 1938. The museum was named after the pen name of the founder, Gansong.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum
Total Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul
27 min walk • The Total Museum of Contemporary Art is a non-profit museum in the Pyeongchang-dong district of Seoul, South Korea. The museum, previously named the Total Outdoor Museum, was the first private art institute in South Korea.
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Korea Furniture Museum, Seoul
12 min walk • The Korea Furniture Museum is a furniture museum located in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The museum is home to over 2,000 pieces of traditional furniture and ten hanok. Visits are by reservations only.
0.6 miW
Mountain
Bugaksan, Seoul
16 min walk • Bugaksan is a mountain north of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, also known as Baegaksan. Inwangsan, Naksan, and Namsan are the mountains that surround the Seoul Basin. The bedrock is granite and is about 342m high.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Seongbuk-dong, Seoul
24 min walk • Seongbuk-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Seongbuk-dong is a village located in the north of Seoul, nestled in the hills overlooking the city. A large proportion of the residences are owned by wealthy households. It is also where many ambassadorial residences are located.
1 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Historical place
Sukjeongmun, Seoul
27 min walk • Sukjeongmun is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is also known as Bukdaemun. It was built north of Seoul behind Gyeongbokgung Place. It was rarely used. It was only used in ceremonious and symbolic functions.
0.4 miSW
37°36'4"N • 126°59'24"E
Uliyesdolbagmulgwan, Seoul
12 min walk • Museum
0.4 miN
Universities and schools
Kookmin University, Seoul
11 min walk • Kookmin University is the first private university after the liberation of the Republic of Korea from Japan. The campus is located in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The KMU was established in 1946.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Samgaksan-dong, Seoul
34 min walk • Samgaksan-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. From June 30 of 2008, Former Mia-6 and 7 dongs are combined for this dong.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gwaneumsa?

Nearby attractions include Kookmin University, Seoul (11 min walk), Korea Furniture Museum, Seoul (12 min walk), Uliyesdolbagmulgwan, Seoul (12 min walk), Bugaksan, Seoul (16 min walk).

How to get to Gwaneumsa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gwaneumsa:

Bus

Jeongsu Villa • Lines: 성북05 (21 min walk)
Green Villa • Lines: 성북05 (21 min walk)

Light rail

Bukhansan Bogungmun • Lines: W (23 min walk)
Jeongneung • Lines: W (28 min walk)