Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주))
177 Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
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Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주)) is a attraction in 177 Jeungsimsa-gil,. Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Gwangju. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주))
Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Gwangju. 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
- Attraction
- Address
- 177 Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
- Postal code
- 61493
- Phone
- +82-507-1427-0259
- Opening hours
- 04:30-17:00
- Fees
- Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주)) FAQ
Where is Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주)) located?
177 Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
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