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Jongmyo Shrine
Sight4.5 · 1 2294.1 · 763≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~1000 KRW1.7 km from the center
The oldest surviving Confucian royal ancestral shrine in the world was built in 1394 by King Taejo, founder of the Joseon dynasty, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It enshrines the spirit tablets of deceased Joseon kings and queens. The main sanctuary, Jeongjeon, is one of the world's longest wooden buildings, famed for its solemn austerity. Centuries of tradition culminate in the historic Jongmyo Jerye ancestral ritual ceremony.
Highlights
- Jeongjeon Hall, among the world's longest continuous wooden heritage structures
- Oldest preserved Confucian royal ancestral shrine on the UNESCO World Heritage list
- Sacred three-tiered stone walkway (Samyodo) laid for spirits and the king
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 16:40 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 09:00 – 16:40 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 16:40 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 16:40 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 17:30 |
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