Inwangsa, Seoul

Name: Inwangsa
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#97 among attractions in Seoul

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Inwangsa is a Buddhist temple of the Bonwon Order in Mt. Inwangsan, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at San 2 Muak-dong, in the Jongno-gu area of the city. When King Taejo of Joseon Dynasty established the capital city in Seoul, he assigned Josaeng, a monk from a Buddhist temple affiliated to the royal court as the head monk of the new temple to establish it at the site. ()

Coordinates: 37°34'43"N, 126°57'35"E

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종로구 (무악동)Seoul South Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: Gyeongbokgung, Gyeonghuigung, Gwanghwamun, Sejongno.

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Historic palace with tours and a museum
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Historic palace with an adjacent museum
Gyeonghuigung, Seoul
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Imposing gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace
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1 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
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Seodaemun Independence Park, Seoul
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Collection of Joseon Dynasty artifacts
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Prison history museum in 1908 jail
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Exhibits on the history of the city
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Museum, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
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Historical place
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Inwangsan, Seoul
12 min walk • Inwangsan is a mountain with a height of 338 meters, located in Jongno-gu and Hongje-dong, Seodaemun-gu, central areas of Seoul, South Korea. The name literally means "mountain of generous king" in Korean.

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Which popular attractions are close to Inwangsa?

Nearby attractions include Muak-dong, Seoul (8 min walk), Seodaemun Prison, Seoul (9 min walk), Seodaemun Independence Park, Seoul (10 min walk), Independence Gate, Seoul (12 min walk).

How to get to Inwangsa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Inwangsa:

Metro

Dongnimmun • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)
Muakjae • Lines: 3 (15 min walk)

Bus

개미마을종점 (21 min walk)
Seoul History Museum/Gyeonghuigung Palace • Lines: 160, 260, 270, 271, 273, 370, 470, 471, 600, 702, 710, 720, 721, 9701, N26, N37 (23 min walk)