Heungcheonsa

Heungcheonsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Donam-dong, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. Daebang Hall, one of the buildings in the temple, is a National Registered Cultural Heritage of South Korea.

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Type: Buddhist temple
Description: Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea
Also known as: “Heungcheon Temple” and “Heungcheonsa Temple”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jeongneung and The Catholic University of Korea Songsin Campus.

Jeongneung

Railway station

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Jeongneung Station is a station on the Ui LRT located in Jeongneung-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. It opened on the 2 September 2017. Jeongneung is situated 630 metres northeast of Heungcheonsa.

The Catholic University of Korea Songsin Campus

University

The Catholic University of Korea is a private Roman Catholic university in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was established in 1855. The Catholic University of Korea operates campuses in Seoul and in the neighboring Bucheon. The Catholic University of Korea Songsin Campus is situated 1½ km south of Heungcheonsa.

Hyehwamun Gate

City gate

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Hyehwamun, also known as Northeast Gate, is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Dongsomun. The gate was originally called Honghwamun. Hyehwamun Gate is situated 1¼ km south of Heungcheonsa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hyehwa and Daehangno Street.

Hyehwa

Quarter

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Jongno is in Seoul, and constitutes the northern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jung, the southern half. As the soul of Seoul, Jongno is home to a plethora of beautiful Joseon Dynasty palaces, shrines, temples, parks, historic neighborhoods, and other traditional sights.

Daehangno Street

Neighborhood

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Daehangno is a road in Jongno District, Seoul, connecting Jongno 50ga 82-1 to Hyehwa-dong Rotary). It also refers to the surrounding area, a hub of cultural and artistic activity.