Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple
Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City. First founded by Buddhist monk Cheolgamseonsa Do Yun during the Silla dynasty, the temple was re 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.
| Type | Temples |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | 177 Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Hours | 04:30-17:00 |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Available |
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