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Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]
종묘 [유네스코 세계유산] · Seoul · Palaces & heritage
Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was built at the same time as Gyeongbokgung Palace, under the orders of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine is the site of the royal memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, a national event that has been passed down since the Three Kingdoms period. During the Joseon dynasty, the ritual was held on the first month of a seasonal change and the twelfth month of the lunar year.
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
| Hours | February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00June-August 09:00-18:30November-January 09:00-17:30* Last admission 1 hour before closing |
| Closed | Tuesdays (Closed the next business day if Tuesday is a holiday) |
| Parking | Available |
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