Yakhyeon Catholic Church, Seoul

Name: Yakhyeon Catholic Church
Address: 447-1 청파로, Seoul, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-362-1891

#80 among attractions in Seoul

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Yakhyeon Catholic Church is historic church of the Jungnim-dong, Jung District, Seoul. The parish is a part of the Archdiocese of Seoul. The official name is church of St. Joseph. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°33'33"N, 126°58'3"E

Address

447-1 청파로중구 (중림동)Seoul South Korea

Contact

+82 2-362-1891

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Yakhyeon Catholic Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deoksugung, Namdaemun Market, Sungnyemun, Seoul Museum of Art.

0.6 miNE
Palace with a Royal Guard ceremony
Deoksugung, Seoul
16 min walk • Deoksugung, a serene oasis amidst the urban bustle of Seoul, South Korea, stands as a testament to the country's regal heritage and architectural finesse. This historical palace, which dates back to the Joseon Dynasty, is renowned for its elegant stone-wall road...
0.5 miE
Sprawling traditional marketplace
Namdaemun Market, Seoul
14 min walk • Namdaemun Market, located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has been a staple of the city's vibrant landscape for centuries. Established in 1414 during the Joseon Dynasty, it is the oldest and largest traditional market...
0.4 miE
Rebuilt city gate from the 14th century
Sungnyemun, Seoul
11 min walk • Sungnyemun, also known as Namdaemun, is an iconic historical structure located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. It stands as a proud testament to the city's rich past, being one of the Eight Gates of Seoul that surrounded the capital during the Joseon Dynasty.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of South Korea's bustling capital, the Seoul Museum of Art is a cultural haven for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Housed in a historic building that once served as the Supreme Court of Korea, the museum has transformed into a dynamic...
0.7 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Korea Money Museum, Seoul
19 min walk • Bank of Korea Money Museum, is an economics and numismatics museum in Seoul founded by the Bank of Korea in 2001. Its address is 39, Namdaemunno, Jung-gu, Seoul.
0.7 miNE
Church
Seoul Anglican Cathedral, Seoul
19 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Nicholas, Seoul Anglican Cathedral, or simply Seoul Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral in Seoul, South Korea. It is the mother church of both the Anglican Church of Korea and the Diocese of Seoul.
0.5 miNE
Temple
Heungcheonsa, Seoul
14 min walk • Heungcheonsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. It is located at 592 Donam-dong, in the Seongbuk-gu area of the city.
0.6 miN
Museum
Gyeonggyojang, Seoul
17 min walk • Gyeonggyojang is a Japanese home built in Korea under Japanese rule located Jongno-gu, Seoul. From November 4, 1945 to 1949, it was Kim Gu's private residence and official residence, the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and the headquarters of Korea Independence Party.
0.5 miE
Park
Dosan Park, Seoul
14 min walk • Dosan Park is a park in the neighborhood of Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1973 to commemorate the achievement and legacy of independence activist An Chang-ho, whose pen name was Dosan.
~1770 ftNE
Arch
Souimun, Seoul
9 min walk • Souimun was 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 was also known as Seosomun. The gate no longer exists, and there is a marker placed roughly where the gate once stood.
~1810 ftS
Neighbourhood
Jungnim-dong, Seoul
9 min walk • Jungnim-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yakhyeon Catholic Church?

Nearby attractions include Bongnae-dong, Seoul (7 min walk), Souimun, Seoul (9 min walk), Jungnim-dong, Seoul (9 min walk), Ryu Gwansun Memorial hall, Seoul (10 min walk).

How to get to Yakhyeon Catholic Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yakhyeon Catholic Church:

Metro

Chungjeongno • Lines: 2, 5 (8 min walk)
Seoul Station • Lines: G·j (7 min walk)

Train

Seoul (10 min walk)

Bus

Sungnyemun • Lines: 150, 152, 421, 500, 501, 502, 504, 505, 506, 507, 701, 702, 9300, 9709, M4101, N15, N30 (12 min walk)
서울역버스환승센터 • Lines: 100, 150, 152, 500, 501, 502, 504, 505, 506, 507, N15 (10 min walk)