Luoghi religiosi in Corea del Sud

South Korea's Sacred Sites

This selection spans centuries of Korean spiritual history, featuring UNESCO-listed Buddhist treasures and historic Catholic landmarks. Highlights include the 8th-century Seokguram Grotto in Gyeongju, the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks at Haeinsa Temple, and the Neo-Gothic Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul. The list also encompasses coastal retreats like Naksansa, mountain complexes like Beopjusa in Songnisan National Park, and traditional shamanistic shrines. These sites illustrate the country's religious evolution through diverse architectural styles, from Silla-era stone pagodas to modern metropolitan cathedrals.