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Jongmyo was founded in 1392 during the Jongseon dynasty, whose ideology was devoutly Confucian. The sanctity of the ancients was so important then.
UNESCO adopted Jongmyo Royal Shrine as a ¡®World Heritage Site¡¯ in 1995.
Jongmyo Shrine is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, where it enshrines the memorial tablets of the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Two main buildings still remain, with Jeongjeon and Yeongnyeongjeon housing all tablets.
A great religious ceremony takes place on the first Sunday in May every year at Jongmyo.
Held in honor of Joseon Dynasty¡¯s ancestral kings, the performance includes Jongmyo religious ceremony music, Intangible Cultural Asset No. 1. Visitors can also visit nearby ancient palaces and Daehangno (street).
Opening hour March to October 9:00 ~ 17:00 November to February 9:00 ~ 16:30 Weekends 9:00 ~ 18:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)
How to get there At Jongno 3 ga station on subway line 1, 3, and 5
Admission fee 700won
Tel 02-765-0195
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08-07-2002 |
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