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Myeongdong Cathedral
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral, seat of the Archdiocese of Seoul and dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. It was consecrated in 1898 and is a brick building with a tower and spire, a rare sight among the modern buildings of the centre. It stands on a hill in the Myeongdong neighbourhood, in Jung-gu district.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Myeongdong Cathedral: 2 missions
- Photograph the brick façadeStand in front of the entrance and frame the tower with its spire against the backdrop of the city-centre buildings.
- Go into the nave of the cathedralStep inside, respecting the silence, and look at the Gothic vaults and the altar from the back of the nave.
Near Myeongdong Cathedral
Myeongdong294 m awayNamdaemun Market971 m awayCheonggyecheon Stream1.1 km awayInsadong1.1 km awayDeoksugung Palace1.1 km awayNamdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)1.1 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Myeongdong Cathedral?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Myeongdong Cathedral?
Photograph the brick façade and Go into the nave of the cathedral.
What is there to see near Myeongdong Cathedral?
Myeongdong (294 m), Namdaemun Market (971 m) and Cheonggyecheon Stream (1.1 km).
Source: Wikipedia