North Korea · Temple
Pohyon Temple
A temple complex in the Myohyang Mountains preserving an important strand of Korean Buddhist architectural heritage.
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Sacred places in North Korea
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North Korea · Temple
Kwangbop Temple
A Buddhist temple at the foot of Mount Taesong whose present buildings reflect a history of destruction and reconstruction.
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Anhwasa Temple
A temple near Kaesong associated with Korea’s medieval Buddhist history and later reconstruction.
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