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.
A Myeongdong Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is the national cathedral of the…
B Seokguram Grotto
The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex in Gyeongju, South Korea.
C Haeinsa Temple
Haeinsa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Seon Buddhism in Gayasan National Park, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
D Beopjusa Temple
Beopjusa, is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is situated on the slopes of Songnisan, within Songnisan National Park,…
E Beomeosa
Beomeosa is one of the head temples of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Cheongnyeongnopo-dong, Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea.
F Sinheungsa Temple
Sinheungsa, sometimes spelled Shinheungsa, is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
G Naksansa
Naksansa or Naksan Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple complex in the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism that stands on the slopes of Naksan…
H Bunhwangsa Temple
Bunhwangsa is a temple complex from the Old Silla era of Korea. It is located in Gyeongju.
I Hwaeom-sa
Hwaeomsa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is located on the slopes of Jirisan, in Masan-myeon, Gurye County, in…
J Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel, an association of evangelical churches, maintains a number of radio stations around the world and operates many local…
K Suncheon Castle
Suncheon Castle, also known as Suncheon Waeseong, in Korean, Juntenjō in Japanese, is the only remaining Japanese castle in Jeollanam-do,…
Im-dong Cathedral
The Catholic Archdiocese of Gwangju is a particular church of the Latin Church of the Catholic Church, one of the three Metropolitan sees…
Buyeoseongdang
A Catholic parish church located in Buyeo, serving as a center for the local Christian community.
Song-Kwang-Sa Temple Main Hall
The primary worship hall of Songgwangsa, one of the three 'Jewel Temples' of Korea, representing the Buddhist community.
Daeungjeon
The main Buddha hall of the temple complex, housing the Sakyamuni Buddha and serving as the focal point for religious ceremonies.
Seonghwangdang
A traditional shamanistic shrine dedicated to a tutelary deity, used by local villagers to pray for protection and good fortune.
Ssang-gyesa(Ssanggye Temple)
A Buddhist temple in Nonsan known for the intricate floral woodcarvings on the lattice doors of its main hall.
Beobdang
A sanctuary hall within a Buddhist temple complex used for housing sacred images and conducting Dharma services.
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