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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 awaySeoul Plaza861 m awayNamdaemun Market971 m awayCheonggyecheon Stream1.1 km awayInsadong1.1 km awayDeoksugung Palace1.1 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Myeongdong Cathedral?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia