UNESCO World Heritage

Jongmyo Shrine

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It is a royal shrine where the spirit tablets of the kings and queens of the Joseon era were enshrined and memorial services were held.

Audio guide14 stories · about 22 min
Address157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-서문교 · 공공누리 제1유형

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It is a royal shrine where the spirit tablets of the kings and queens of the Joseon era were enshrined and memorial services were held. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it features an architectural style that stands out for its restrained beauty and magnificence rather than extravagance. Called the Parthenon of the East, Jeongjeon(Main Hall of Jongmyo Shrine) is the longest single wooden building in the world, and harmonizes with the serene forest to create a reverent and sacred atmosphere.

Stroll through the space to feel the history and spirit of the Joseon dynasty, and appreciate the timeless architectural beauty.

Stories you can hear here

14 stories · about 22 min

  • IntroThe House of Prayer That Grew to 19 Bays30 sec
  • SpotJongmyo Jeongyo Bridge (King’s Road)The Buried Stone Bridge with Four Haetae Statuesabout 2 min
  • SpotJongmyo Royal WellThe Hunjeong-dong Well That Spouted Warm Waterabout 2 min
  • SpotJongmyo Main GateThe Modest Three-Door Gate with Stairs Buried Undergroundabout 1 min
  • SpotMemorial Shrine for King GongminA Goryeo King and Queen Enshrined at Joseon's Jongmyo Shrineabout 1 min
Show 9 more
  • SpotHyangdaecheong Hall (Great Incense Hall)The Three Offerings Bestowed by the Kingabout 2 min
  • SpotRoyal Preparation HallThe Residence Where the King Stayed a Day Before the Ritualabout 2 min
  • SpotJeongjeon HallThe Roof and the Slightly Opened Doorabout 1 min
  • SpotGongsindang ShrineThe 16-Bay House for 83 Meritorious Officialsabout 2 min
  • SpotChilsadang ShrineThe 3-Bay Shrine Enshrining Seven Godsabout 1 min
  • SpotYeongnyeongjeon HallThe Sixteen-Bay Shrine with Different Roof Heightsabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Root of the Dynasty Built by a Dream of a Golden Rulerabout 2 min
  • StoryA Coin and a Nighttime Fight at Jongmyo Shrineabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Flames of War and the Warning of the Spiritsabout 2 min
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