Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul

Name: Myeongdong Cathedral
Address: 74 Myeongdong-gil, Jeodong 1(il)-ga, Seoul, 100-809, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-774-1784

#63 among attractions in Seoul

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral Church of Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is the national cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul. Located in the Myeongdong neighborhood of Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Seoul Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick, the highest Roman Catholic prelate of the nation. ()

Local name: 명동성당 Completed: 1898 (126 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 37°33'47"N, 126°59'13"E

Address

74 Myeongdong-gil, Jeodong 1(il)-ga중구 (명동)Seoul 100-809 South Korea

Contact

+82 2-774-1784

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Day trips

Myeongdong Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Namsangol Hanok Village, Namdaemun Market, Art Center Nabi, Seoul Plaza.

0.5 miSE
Tours of houses built in Joseon Dynasty
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Sprawling traditional marketplace
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0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Art Center Nabi, Seoul
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0.5 miW
Square
Seoul Plaza, Seoul
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~1670 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Specialty museum
Seoul Animation Center, Seoul
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0.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Korea Money Museum, Seoul
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0.7 miNW
Church
Seoul Anglican Cathedral, Seoul
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0.6 miN
Pagoda, Buddhist architecture
Wongaksa Pagoda, Seoul
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~1820 ftN
Bridge
31 Building, Seoul
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0.6 miN
Public park with 10-story, stone pagoda
Tapgol Park, Seoul
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0.5 miNW
37°34'7"N • 126°58'55"E
K-Style Hub, Seoul
12 min walk • Museum, Visitor center, Tourist information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Myeongdong Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include International Worship in English, Seoul (3 min walk), Young Nak Presbyterian Church, Seoul (3 min walk), Myeong-dong, Seoul (5 min walk), Cho-dong, Seoul (8 min walk).

How to get to Myeongdong Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Myeongdong Cathedral:

Bus

Pyeonghwabangsongbaek Hospital • Lines: 9300, M4101 (3 min walk)
Central Cinema Baek Hospital • Lines: 9300, M4101 (4 min walk)

Metro

Myeong-dong • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)
Euljiro 1-ga • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Train

Seoul (28 min walk)