Myeongdong Cathedral
A 19th-century Catholic church built in the Gothic style, with a 45-meter-high bell tower.
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A 19th-century Catholic church built in the Gothic style, with a 45-meter-high bell tower.
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- Opening hours
- Mon06:30–19:30Tue06:30–19:30Wed06:30–19:30Thu06:30–19:30Fri06:30–19:30Sat06:30–20:00Sun06:30–22:00
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +82 2-774-1784
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
Myeongdong Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Seoul and a symbol of Korean Catholicism. Built between 1892 and 1898, it became a Korean Historic Site in 1977. Its name changed in 1945 to mark liberation from Japanese rule. The red-brick Gothic church and 45-meter bell tower stand out in the shopping district; colorful stained glass brings light and solemnity indoors. The cathedral has figured in political events, linking it with Korea’s social history. Entering from lively Myeongdong reveals a contrast between street bustle and a quiet place of worship.
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