Wongaksa Pagoda, Seoul

Name: Wongaksa Pagoda
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#85 among attractions in Seoul

Pagoda, Buddhist architecture

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Wongaksa Pagoda is a twelve metre high ten storey marble pagoda in the center of Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed in 1467 to form part of Wongaksa temple, that King Sejo had founded two years before on the site of an older Goryeo-period temple, Heungbok-sa. The temple was closed and turned into a kisaeng house by the king known as Yeonsan-gun, and under his successor, King Jungjong the site was turned into government offices. The pagoda and a memorial stele commemorating the foundation of Wongaksa alone survived. The site of the temple was later occupied by houses. During the Imjin War of the 1590s, the top portion of the pagoda was pulled down and lay on the ground at the foot of the pagoda until it was replaced by American military engineers in 1947. ()

Local name: 서울 원각사지 십층석탑 Coordinates: 37°34'17"N, 126°59'17"E

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종로구 (종로1.2.3.4가동)Seoul South Korea

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Wongaksa Pagoda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Unhyeongung, Jongmyo, Jogyesa, Art Center Nabi.

~1560 ftN
Royal and political palace residence
Unhyeongung, Seoul
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~1760 ftE
Shrine to Joseon dynasty kings and queens
Jongmyo, Seoul
9 min walk • 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.
~1960 ftNW
Main Buddhist temple and grand main hall
Jogyesa, Seoul
10 min walk • 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.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Art Center Nabi, Seoul
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0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Ilmin Museum of Art, Seoul
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0.6 miS
Gothic-style, 19th-century cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul
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~1250 ftS
Bridge
31 Building, Seoul
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~110 ftS
Public park with 10-story, stone pagoda
Tapgol Park, Seoul
1 min walk • Tapgol Park, formerly Pagoda Park, is a small public park located at 99 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. This park was once a site of Wongaksa.
~1510 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Tteok Museum, Seoul
8 min walk • Tteok Museum is a museum located in Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Founded by Yoon Sookja, the chief director of the Institute of Traditional Korean Food, it opened in December, 2002.
0.4 miSW
37°34'7"N • 126°58'55"E
K-Style Hub, Seoul
10 min walk • Museum, Visitor center, Tourist information
0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Grévin Seoul, Seoul
15 min walk • The Grévin Seoul is a waxwork museum in Seoul, South Korea. The museum was founded in 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wongaksa Pagoda?

Nearby attractions include Tapgol Park, Seoul (1 min walk), Insa-dong, Seoul (4 min walk), 31 Building, Seoul (7 min walk), Daegaksa, Seoul (7 min walk).

How to get to Wongaksa Pagoda by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wongaksa Pagoda:

Bus

Jongno 2 Ga • Lines: 9300, M4101 (4 min walk)
Euljiro Entrance Yeokgwanggyo • Lines: 9300, M4101 (11 min walk)

Metro

Jongno 3-ga • Lines: 1, 3, 5 (7 min walk)
Jonggak • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Train

Seoul (39 min walk)