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Surichigol Holy Ground (수리치골 성지) - Homepage : - Tel : Surichigol Holy Ground is a Catholic sanctuary located deep in the mountains of Guksabong Peak in the western part of Gongju-si. It holds significance as a site where Korean Catholics organized themselves while hiding from persecution during the 19th century. Today, it is designated as a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary, providing a retreat house for Catholics to experience nature away from urban areas. - Address : 544 Yongsubonggap-gil, Sinpung-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-41-841-1750 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hr - Restrooms : Available - Admission Fees : Free - Available Facilities : Retreat house 충남_공주시_수리치골성지05 충남_공주시_수리치골성지07 충남_공주시_수리치골성지09 충남_공주시_수리치골성지10 충남_공주시_수리치골성지12 충남_공주시_수리치골성지13 수리치골 성지 (6) 수리치골 성지 (8) 수리치골 성지 (1...

Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey (성베네딕도회 왜관수도원) - Homepage : www.osb.kr/ - Tel : The Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey, established by monks from the German Order of St. Benedict, serves as a sanctuary of peace and spirituality in South Korea. These monks sought refuge during the Korean War, fleeing religious persecution following the closure of the Abbey of the Holy Cross at Yenki in Manchuria and Tokwon Abbey in North Korea. In adherence to the teachings and spirit of St. Benedict, the monks at Waegwan Abbey dedicate themselves to a life of work and prayer, actively participating in Catholic evangelization and social work. Additionally, they contribute to the community through various initiatives, including publishing and printing at Bundo Book, managing farms, and running educational projects.  - Address : 61 Gwanmun-ro, Waegwan-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inq...

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...

Gusan Martyrs' Shrine (구산성지) - Homepage : www.gusansungji.or.kr - Tel : Gusan Martyrs' Shrine, located in Gusan Village, named for its turtle-shaped mountain, is a Catholic holy site. It houses the graves of nine martyrs, including Kim Seongwoo Antonio. The history of the martyrs, their persecution, and their lives, imbued with a spirit of martyrdom, attract Catholic pilgrims to the site. The area's picturesque landscaping also makes it a favored location for TV drama, commercial, and film productions. - Address : 387-16 Mangwol-dong, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-31-792-8540 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time 09:00-18:00 - Admission Fees : Free 천주교 구산성지 천주교 구산성지 천주교 구산성지 천주교 구산성지 천주교 구산성지 구산성지 (4) 구산성지 (8) 구산성지 (9) 구산성지 (14) This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the f...

Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관) - Homepage : www.jeoldusan.or.kr - Tel : +82-2-3142-4434 Korean Martyrs’ Museum was opened in October of 1967 as Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, in memory of the Catholic martyrs who lost their lives during the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. The name of the museum changed to the current Korean Martyrs' Museum in August 2008. The museum displays artifacts and materials in exhibitions related to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea. - Address : 6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3142-4434 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : Free - Rest date : Mondays - Use fee : Pilgrims - Free (Donations appreciated) Groups - With reservation 1,000 won / Without reservation 2,000 won - Use time : 09:30-17:00 - Scale : Museum: B1-1F - Touring Time : Approx. 1 hr - Industry Informatio...