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Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

74, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Discover Myeongdong Cathedral, a beautiful cornerstone of Seoul's downtown history. This historic church not only serves as a major religious site but also reflects Korea’s deep Catholic roots. Expect a journey through time, witnessing the preserved history and memorials of early Korean martyrs. History lovers and culture enthusiasts will find much to admire here. While open year-round, visiting during the day allows you to appreciate its grand architecture amidst the bustling energy of Myeongdong.

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Myeongdong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church community in Korea. The church houses the remains of several individuals: Bishop Laurent Joseph Marie Imbert (1796-1839), and priests Peter Simon (1803-1839), James (Jacques Honor Chastan, 1803-1839) and Pourthie Jean Antoine Charles (1830-1866) and four martyrs.

Myeongdong Cathedral is located in downtown Seoul and tourists frequently come and visit the place. Near the cathedral are other tourism spots such as Namsangol Hanok Village preserving Korean traditional houses, N Seoul Tower overlooking Seoul and Namdaemun Market, a traditional market with a wide variety of food and goods.

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www.mdsd.or.kr

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