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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...

Yeonpung Sanctuary (연풍성지) - Homepage : www.goesan.go.kr - Tel : After the nationwide repression of Catholicism in 1791, a group of Catholics came to what is today known as Yeonpung Sanctuary to practice their religion in secret before they were discovered and executed in 1801. Today, Yeonpung Sanctuary is a Catholic sanctuary dedicated to the martyrs. Yeonpung Sanctuary has a Catholic church, a crucifix, and a sculpture and tomb of Hwang Seokdu (Luke; 1813-1866), a saint born in Yeonpung and martyred as a Catholic. - Address : 14, Jungang-ro hongmun 2-gil, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82-43-833-5061 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time 09:30-17:30 - Admission Fees : Free - Available Facilities : Catholic church, historic sites This work was created by the Korea Tourism...

Ttoranggil (또랑길) - Homepage : - Tel : Situated near Baeron Holy Ground, a key site in the spread of Catholicism in Korea, Ttoranggil is a restaurant distinguished by its ochre-built hanok. Its menu features dolsot bap (hot stone pot rice), deodeok jeongsik (deodeok set menu), and gondeure bap (thistle rice), all served with red chili paste to enhance the flavors. Additionally, the restaurant hosts a workshop for those interested in experiencing crafts. It is closed during the winter months, from December to February. - Address : 49-21 Baeronseongji-gil, Bongyang-eup, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Ttoranggil set menu (Hot stone pot rice and braised smoked duck) - Inquiries and Guides +82-43-651-2121 - Menu : Gondeure bap (Thistle rice), Deodeok jeongsik (Deodeok set menu), Cheonnyeoncho bibimbap (Eastern prickly pear bibimbap) - Open date : - Open time : 11:30 ~ 15:30 (주ㅁ11:30-15:30 (Last order 15:00)문마감 15:00) - Parking : Available - ...

Samseongsan Holy Ground (삼성산성지) - Tel : +82-2-875-2271 During the Gihae Persecution of 1839, three French Catholic priests were sentenced to death for spreading Catholicism in Korea. Saint Laurent Joseph Marius Imbert (Bishop), Saint Pierre Philibert Maubant (Priest), and Saint Jacques Honore Chastan (Priest) were beheaded on September 21, 1839 at Saenamteo, currently known as the Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, and their bodies were buried at Samseongsan Mountain and later transferred to the grotto of Myeondong Cathedral. - Address : 454-16, Hoam-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-875-2271 - Parking : - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 21 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visit...