Myeongdong Cathedral

명동대성당

Myeongdong Cathedral, the heart and symbol of Korean Catholicism, is a quiet haven in the bustling downtown of Seoul.

Audio guide6 stories · about 6 min
Address74, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
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About

Myeongdong Cathedral, the heart and symbol of Korean Catholicism, is a quiet haven in the bustling downtown of Seoul. Completed in 1898, it is Korea's first full-scale Gothic-style building, where a magnificent pointed bell tower and beautiful stained glass create a reverent atmosphere. Beyond a simple religious facility, it is a historical space that served as a sacred site for the democratization movement in the 1980s, sharing important moments in Korea's modern history.

It is a special place where you can take a brief break from the crowded Myeongdong streets and experience architectural beauty along with serene peace.

Stories you can hear here

6 stories · about 6 min

  • IntroThe Cardinal's Words That Stopped the Police39 sec
  • SpotStatue of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes Grotto)Left Rear of the Cathedral - Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes Grotto)44 sec
  • SpotPipe Organ_Bosch, 1985Second-Floor Choir Seating: The 1985 Bosch Pipe Organabout 1 min
  • SpotStained Glass_GESTA Frères, 1898The Main Sanctuary: The 1898 Gesta Frères Stained Glassabout 1 min
  • SpotLeft Wall of the Grand Cathedral - Painting of 79 Blessed Martyrs_Giustanian, 1926about 1 min
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  • SpotThe Crypt (Relics of Saints)_1898Beneath the Altar of the Grand Cathedral - The Crypt (Relics of Saints), 1898about 1 min
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