Why go?
From Wikipedia:
Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty(1392–1897). According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established in the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period (57-668), but these have not survived. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.
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Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty(1392–1897). According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established in the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period (57-668), but these have not survived. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.
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- World Heritage Site
How to go?
By subway
When to go?
Closed on Tue
Duration required
1-2 hours
Tips
Websites
http://jm.cha.go.kr/n_jm/index.html
Tripadvisor
KTO
- Jongno-3(sam)-ga Station (Subway Line 1) Exit 11. 10-min walk from station.
Closed on Tue
Duration required
1-2 hours
Tips
- There are different timings for guide tours of different languages. Joining guide tour is required to enter Jongmyo Shrine
Websites
http://jm.cha.go.kr/n_jm/index.html
Tripadvisor
KTO
Rating: 4.5/5
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