Seoul, South Korea
Jongmyo
Jongmyo is a Confucian royal ancestral shrine in the Jongno District of Seoul, South Korea. It was originally built during the Joseon period for memorial services for deceased kings and queens. According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established in the 14th century.
- City
- Seoul
- Country
- South Korea
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Seoul
- Gyeongbokgung
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Changdeokgung
- Namdaemun
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- Cheong Wa Dae
Background: Wikipedia