Jogyesa
Jogyesa is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The building dates back to the late 14th century and became the order's chief temple in 1936.
- Buddhist temple
- …lies at an elevation of 44 metres (144 feet)
- …is also known as “Jogyesa Temple”
- Description: Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea
- Address: 우정국로 55, 서울특별시, 견지동, 종로구, 03144
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Postal Museum and Mokin Museum.
Mokin Museum
Museum
The Mokin Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea. Mokin Museum is situated 140 metres east of Jogyesa.
Museum Kimchikan
Museum
Museum Kimchikan, formerly Kimchi Field Museum… Museum Kimchikan is situated 260 metres east of Jogyesa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anguk-dong and Cheongjin-dong.
Anguk-dong
Quarter
Anguk-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
Cheongjin-dong
Quarter
Cheongjin-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
Insa-dong
Quarter
Insa-dong is a dong, or neighborhood, in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
Jogyesa
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Latitude
37.57418° or 37° 34′ 27″ north
Longitude
126.98203° or 126° 58′ 55″ east
Open location code
8Q98HXFJ+MR
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OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Jogyesa” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
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