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Spiritual Sites of Seoul

Seoul’s religious landscape features a blend of historic Buddhist temples and prominent Catholic cathedrals. This selection includes Jogyesa, the headquarters of the Jogye Order, and Bongeunsa, which preserves Buddhist traditions in the heart of Gangnam. The list also highlights the city's Catholic heritage, anchored by the Neo-Gothic Myeongdong Cathedral and numerous local parish churches that reflect the architectural and social development of Christianity across the capital's various districts.

Spiritual Sites of Seoul — Kartta

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Jogyesa Temple

Historic Korean Zen Buddhist temple established in 1395, serving as the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It features historic architecture, ancient trees, and hosts cultural events related to Buddhism.

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Bongeunsa Temple

Bongeunsa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

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Myeongdong Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is the national cathedral of the…

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Hwagyesa

A richly decorated Buddhism temple that attracts zen masters from all over the world. You can also stay at the temple as a student.

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Ssukgogae Catholic Church

Catholic church located in the Gwanak-gu district of Seoul.

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Myeongraksa Temple

Buddhist temple belonging to the Cheontae Order, located in the Gwanak-gu district.

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Gaebongdongseongdang

Catholic church serving the Gaebong-dong community in Guro-gu.

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Cheolsanseongdang

Catholic parish church located in Gwangmyeong, serving the local community near the Seoul border.

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Deungchon 3-dong Catholic Church

Catholic church located in the Deungchon-dong neighborhood of Gangseo-gu.

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Gwacheonseongdang

Catholic church located in Gwacheon, featuring modern religious architecture.

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Kkalitaseu bangbae sahoebogjigwan

Social welfare center and Catholic facility operated by the Sisters of Charity of Nevers in Bangbae-dong.

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Cheonjugyo seouldaegyogu segogdongseongdang

Catholic church under the Archdiocese of Seoul, located in the Segok-dong neighborhood.

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Nowonseongdang

Catholic parish church serving the Nowon-gu district in northern Seoul.

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Nowonseongdang

Catholic parish church serving the Nowon-gu district in northern Seoul.

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Nowonseongdang

Catholic parish church serving the Nowon-gu district in northern Seoul.

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Nowonseongdang

Catholic parish church serving the Nowon-gu district in northern Seoul.

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Suyudongseongdang

Catholic church in Gangbuk-gu featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

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Cheonjugyo sugungdongseongdang

Catholic church located in the Sugung-dong area of Guro-gu.

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Cheonjugyosusaeggyohoe

Catholic church serving the Susaek-dong community in Eunpyeong-gu.

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Myeong-ildongseongdang

Catholic church located in the Myeong-il-dong neighborhood of Gangdong-gu.

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