Buddhist Goddess of Mercy

Buddhist Goddess of Mercy is a work of art in Hongje-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Buddhist Goddess of Mercy is situated nearby to the spring 흥인약수 - 부적합, as well as near the Buddhist temple 청련사.

Type: Work of art
Artwork type: statue
Also known as: “미륵불”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Inwangsan and Cheong Wa Dae.

Inwangsan

Peak

Photo: Gaël Chardon, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Inwangsan is a mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. It is in parts of Jongno District and Seodaemun District and has a height of 338 m. The name literally means "compassionate/benevolent king" in Korean.

Cheong Wa Dae

Government office

Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in Seoul's Jongno District, directly behind the former Gyeongbokgung palace, it has served as the center of presidential administration… Cheong Wa Dae is situated 2 km east of Buddhist Goddess of Mercy.

Seodaemun Prison History Hall

Museum

Photo: Noh Mun Duek, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun District, Seoul, South Korea. Imperial Japan, then the overlord of Korea, began its construction in 1907. Seodaemun Prison History Hall is situated 1 km south of Buddhist Goddess of Mercy.