Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

Korean name: 선암사

Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City

Seonamsa is a UNESCO World Heritage temple on the eastern foot of Mt. Jogyesan in Suncheon. Visitors can enjoy the arched Seungseongyo Bridge, stone pagodas, leafy forests and autumn foliage.

About

Seonamsa is a beautiful temple located at the east end of Jogyesan Mountain. The distance between the entrance and the temple site is approximately one kilometer. The temple site is nestled within a lush forest of diverse trees that are hundreds of years old.

In front of the temple is an arched stone bridge named Seungseongyo Bridge, which is supported by natural bedrocks. In front of the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, are two three-story stone pagodas that grab visitors' attention.

Not only is Seonamsa Temple home to many of the country's pristine treasures and artifacts, it is also one of the few temples that preserve the traditional temple culture even as of today.

Key details

Address: 450 Seonamsa-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Opening hours: 08:00–17:00
Closed: Open year-round
Contact: 061-754-5247
Region: Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City

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