Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))
531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Quick answer
Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울)) is a attraction in 531 Bongeunsa-ro,. Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))
Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple. Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- 531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Postal code
- 06087
- Phone
- +82-2-3218-4800
- Opening hours
- 05:00-22:00
- Fees
- Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2024-10-24
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울)) FAQ
Where is Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울)) located?
531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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