Gilsangsa
Gilsangsa is a Buddhist temple in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. The temple is of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was established on December 14, 1997, and is located on the Samgaksan mountain.
- Buddhist temple
- …lies at an elevation of around 110 metres (370 feet)
- …is also known as “Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul)”
- …is not wheelchair accessible
- Description: Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Korea Furniture Museum and Changdeokgung.
Korea Furniture Museum
Museum
The Korea Furniture Museum is a furniture museum… Korea Furniture Museum is situated 150 metres north of Gilsangsa.
Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Changdeokgung is situated 2 km south of Gilsangsa.
Gansong Art Museum
Arts center
The Kansong Art Museum is located in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. Gansong Art Museum is situated 640 metres southeast of Gilsangsa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hyehwa and Samcheong-dong.
Samcheong-dong
Samcheong-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
Wonseo-dong
Quarter
Wonseo-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
Gilsangsa
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Latitude
37.59894° or 37° 35′ 56″ north
Longitude
126.99395° or 126° 59′ 38″ east
Open location code
8Q98HXXV+HH
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OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Korean—“Gilsangsa” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “吉祥寺”
- Japanese: “吉祥寺”
- Korean: “길상사 (서울)”
- Korean: “길상사”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Seongbuk-dong 1-ga and Myeongnyun 1-ga.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as 길상사주차장 and Kilsangsa Buddhism College.
Seoul: Highlights
Learn more about Jongno and Incheon International Airport.
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