South Korea · Temple
Bulguksa
A temple at Gyeongju whose architecture and stone monuments reflect the Buddhist culture of the Silla kingdom.
Explore this place: Bulguksa →Asia / South Korea
Sacred places in South Korea
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South Korea · Monastery
Haeinsa
A monastery that preserves the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks, joining Buddhist practice with the care of an extraordinary textual collection.
Explore this place: Haeinsa →South Korea · Royal ancestral shrine
Jongmyo Shrine
A Seoul sanctuary dedicated to the royal ancestors of the Joseon dynasty and a continuing tradition of ceremonial remembrance.
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