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Gongju Jungdong Catholic Church

Gongju Jungdong Catholic Church

공주 중동성당 · Chungnam · Palaces & heritage

Jungdong Catholic Church, the first of its kind in the Gongju, was constructed in 1897 in the Western medieval Gothic style. The church features a cruciform layout with a red brick exterior. A tall bell tower crowns the central entrance, while pointed arches adorn the upper parts of the doorways and windows. Inside, the simple decorations and stained glass windows create a serene and graceful ambiance.

TypePalaces & heritage
RegionChungnam
Address6 Seongdang-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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