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Mugaksa Temple

Mugaksa Temple

무각사 · Jeonnam · Temples

Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mugaksa Temple has all the elements of a traditional temple. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. The temple is also the starting point of the 2 kilometer walking trail to the 5.18 Memorial Park, leading to a constant flow of visitors.

TypeTemples
RegionJeonnam
Address230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Getting there

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Within walking distance

May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)
500 m walk

May 18th National Cemetery

Therapy Spa_Sobe (테라피 스파 소베)
600 m walk

Therapy Spa_Sobe

Kimdaejung Convention Center (김대중컨벤션센터)
1.6 km away

Kimdaejung Convention Center

Yeongsangang River Bike Road (영산강 자전거길)
3.0 km away

Yeongsangang River Bike Road

Cheongchun Balsan Village (청춘발산마을)
3.3 km away

Cheongchun Balsan Village

Gwangju History & Folk Museum (광주 역사민속박물관)
4.5 km away

Gwangju History & Folk Museum

Gwangju National Museum (국립광주박물관)
4.6 km away

Gwangju National Museum

YODAMN (요담엔)
5.0 km away

YODAMN