Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주))

Explanation

Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Gwangju. First founded by Buddhist monk Cheolgamseonsa Do Yun in 517 (Silla Kingdom), the temple was remodeled by Buddhist monk Hyesoguksa in 1094 (Goryeo dynasty) and again by Kim Bang in 1443 (Joseon dynasty). The temple was burned down during the Imjin War and was reconstructed in 1609 by three Buddhist monks: Seokgyeong, Sujang, and Dogwang. It underwent several additional restorations before being destroyed again by fire during the Korean War. Most of the existing buildings, including Daeungjeon Halll (main temple building), were rebuilt in the 1970s.

Inquiry

+82-62-226-0108

Homepage

www.jeungsimsa.org
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Information Use

Experience Guide : Templestay

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-226-0108

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : 04:30-17:00

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Admission Fees
Free

Available Facilities
Temple hall, walking path, trekking path, restrooms, drinking facilities, etc.

Location

177, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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