Jongmyo Shrine
종묘
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Gwanghwamun · Seoul
Supreme state shrine housing the spirit tablets of kings and queens from the 500-year Joseon Dynasty
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Experience the traditional ritual culture of the Joseon Dynasty
It is a World Heritage site with a long history of the Joseon Dynasty. It is a shrine where the ancestral tablets of kings and queens throughout history have been enshrined and held in great rituals. Centering on National Treasure No. 227 "Jeongjeon Hall" and Treasure No. 812 "Yeongnyeongjeon Hall", the buildings are combined with beautiful nature to create unique grandeur, and visitors can enjoy the old Joseon culture while touring the buildings built to prepare for ancestral rites throughout the temple. If your travel plans fall between May and November, it is highly recommended that you witness the spectacular ceremonial ritual known as Jongmyodaeje (royal ancestral rites).
Information
- 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- +8227650195
- http://jm.cha.go.kr/agapp/main/index.do?siteCd=JM
- How to get there3 min walk from Jongno 3-ga Station (Subway Line 1, 3 and 5)
- Today09:00 - 18:0009:00 - 18:00Last entry: 1 hour before the closing time
- AdmissionFeeAdults: ₩1,000 Under 24 years of age and over 65 years of age: Free (bring your ID card)
- Insider TipsPaid parking available nearby- Seoul Facilities Corporation Jongmyo parking lot, 800 won per 10 minutesJongmyo Grand Festival' held on the first Sunday of May every yearFree admission every Saturday, cultural days, holidays and national holidaysNo food allowed, No pet allowedCurrently undergoing power outage repairs (no entry allowed)- Scheduled to resume operations in September 2024
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