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Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지) - Homepage : - Tel : Catholic Mokpo Shrine is not only the starting point of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gwangju, a central hub of Catholicism in Korea, but also the place where the first Legion of Mary (Lay Faith Community) headquarters in Korea was established. At the heart of the shrine stands the Sanjeong-dong Memorial Church, designated as a minor basilica in 2020, along with the Martyrs' Memorial Tower. It is a significant site where visitors can experience the history and culture of Korean Catholicism, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and mountains. - Address : 90-1 Sanjeong-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-61-279-4650 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hr - Restrooms : Available - Admission Fees : Free This work was created by the Korea Tou...

Yongsomak Catholic Church (용소막성당) - Homepage : www.wonju.go.kr - Tel : Yongsomak Catholic Church is a small church located in Sillim-myeon, Wonju and designated as a Tangible Cultural Heritage of Gangwon-do. It was the third Catholic church established in Gangwon-do after Pungsuwon Catholic Church and Wonju Catholic Church. It was constructed by Father Chizallet in 1915 and, today, it is over 90 years of age. Zelkova trees line up around the church building and the statue of the Virgin Mary stands at the bottom of a hill to the left. A thickly wooded pine forest is seen over the statue and the Relic Museum of St. Lawrence, which is an auxiliary building of the cathedral, is seated by the forest. The look of an old countryside Catholic church built with red bricks is like a scene from a painting, exuding a solemn and grave atmosphere in this religious area. - Address : 1857 Guhaksan-ro Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age...

May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관) - Homepage : www.518archives.go.kr - Tel : The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens. - Address : 221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides +82-62-613-8204 - Parking : Av...

St. Mary's Pine Forest Village (성모솔숲마을) - Homepage : xn--hz2b1p00nmlapzt6t.kr - Tel : St. Mary's Pine Forest Village, a serene retreat house under the Catholic Archdiocese of Daegu, was initially established as a haven for the sick and those seeking spiritual retreats. However, it is now open to all, regardless of their reason for visiting. A mass is celebrated at eleven every morning in the church, welcoming both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Visitors who are not of the Catholic faith are also encouraged to explore the church, or enjoy a peaceful stroll through the surrounding pine forest. The village comprises several facilities, including the Pine Forest Church, the Way of the Cross, a restaurant, a café, and the Yedam Gallery, which is located within the café. - Address : 166 Songnae-gil, Gakbuk-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82...

Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당) - Homepage : www.jeondong.or.kr - Tel : Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion. The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, cit...

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지) - Homepage : www.jeoldusan.or.kr (Korean only) - Tel : +82-2-3142-4434 Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine is the site where many Catholic believers were executed in 1866 due to persecution. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom, the Korean Catholic Church opened the Memorial Hall in October 1967, exhibiting materials, relics, and souvenirs related to the Korean Catholic Church and operating a museum. Pope Johannes Paulus II visited the site in 1984, and Mother Teresa visited in 1985. - Address : 6 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3142-4434 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : Mondays - Use season : - Use time 09:30-17:00 - Admission Fees : Voluntary donation - Available Facilities : Korean martyrs museum, The remains of saint 한국...

Pungsuwon Museum (풍수원유물전시관) - Homepage : www.hsg.go.kr - Tel : The Catholic Church in Pungsuwon was built mainly by believers who migrated to escape Catholic persecution. Pungsuwon Catholic Church is the 4th Catholic Church built in Korea, and the first Catholic Church built by a Korean priest. The Pungsuwon parish had jurisdiction over 29 public offices in 12 cities and counties, including Chuncheon, Wonju, Hwacheon, Yanggu, Hongcheon, Hoengseong, Pyeongchang, and Yangpyeong. Located in Yuhyeon-ri, Seowon-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Pungsuwon Catholic Church was designated as a tangible cultural property of Gangwon-do in 1982. The Pungsuwon Museum is located behind the Pungsuwon Catholic Church and is a relics exhibition hall consisting of 3 exhibition facilities on the 2nd floor. During the persecution of the Catholic Church, over 1,000 objects used by priests to celebrate mass and 1,000 relics that give a glimpse into the lives of the ancestors in the past are exhibited. - Address : 5...