Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당))
146, Nabawi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
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Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당)) is a attraction in 146, Nabawi. Nabawi Catholic Church is located in Hwasan-ri, Mangseong-myeon in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do Province and is known as the oldest surviving catholic church in the Jeolla-do region. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당))
Nabawi Catholic Church is located in Hwasan-ri, Mangseong-myeon in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do Province and is known as the oldest surviving catholic church in the Jeolla-do region. The church was built in 1906 to commemorate the return of priest Kim Dae-geon in 1845 (Joseon dynasty) after he was ordained in Shanghai, China. Inside the church stand two monuments: one built in 1954 to honor Joseph Vermorel (French missionary, 1860-1937) and one built in 1955 to honor priest and martyr Kim Dae-geon. Considered the most significant catholic relic of the Jeolla-do region, the church is sought out by large numbers of Catholic visitors each year.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- 146, Nabawi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
- Postal code
- 54514
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-63-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-861-9210
- Opening hours
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- Fees
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- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2024-04-07
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당)) FAQ
Where is Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당)) located?
146, Nabawi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
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