Seonamsa, Suncheon

Name: Seonamsa
Address: Address 450, Seonamsa-gil, Seungju-eup, Suncheon-si, Suncheon, South Korea

#1 among attractions in Suncheon

Unesco, Top attraction, Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Seonam Temple, or Seonamsa, is a Korean Buddhist temple on the eastern slope at the west end of Jogyesan Provincial Park, within the northern Seungjumyeon District of the city of Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It belongs to the Taego Order although the Jogye Order claims possession over it. ()

Local name: 선암사 Unesco: from 2018Area: 0.95 mi²Coordinates: 34°59'47"N, 127°19'52"E

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Address 450, Seonamsa-gil, Seungju-eup, Suncheon-siSuncheon South Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: Songgwangsa, Jogyesan.

3.1 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Songgwangsa
80 min walk • Nestled amidst the serenity of Korea's natural beauty, Songgwangsa stands as a testament to the country's rich Buddhist heritage. This historic temple, located on the slopes of Mount Jogyesan in the province of Jeollanam-do, is known as one of the Three Jewel Temples...
1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jogyesan
26 min walk • Jogyesan, or Mount Jogye, is a mountain of South Jeolla Province in southwestern South Korea. It has an elevation of 887 metres. It is the main attraction of Mount Jogye Provincial Park. It takes its name from the Jogye Order, which founded a key monastery, Songgwangsa, on this mountain.