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Myeongdong Cathedral

Published Date : Apr 10, 2014 / Edited Date : Oct 11, 2024

Myeongdong Cathedral is the very first Roman Catholic parish church in Korea. It is also the first Gothic building ever built in Korea and was designated as Historic site No. 285 in Korea. On the basement floor, there is a small sanctuary where the remains of the martyrs are enshrined, and where visitors to the cathedral can pay their respects. Every May, Myeongdong Cathedral holds a cultural festival. The construction of the cathedral started in 1892 and was completed in 1898. Unlike most Gothic buildings, Myeongdong Cathedral was built with bricks instead of stones. It gives the cathedral a characteristic atmosphere. The splendid high ceilings inside the church and the arches in between the magnificent inner pillars show the beautiful Gothic style well. The basement contains the remains of nine saints and martyrs, who devoted their lives to the propagation of Catholicism in Korea. Behind the cathedral, Seongmo Dongsan (St. Mary's garden) is situated. During lunch hour, pipe organs are playing here. The garden offers a peaceful resting space after visiting the cathedral.

Phone: +82-2-774-1784

Website: View Website

Website Language: KOR,ENG

Holidays: Closed Mondays

Facilities for the Disabled: Accessible Restrooms; Accessible Parking; Accessible Pathways; Elevators

Address: 100-022 74, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Transportation: Subway Line 4, Myeong-dong Station, Exit 8 (590m on foot, 11-minute walk)
Subway Line 2, Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station, Exit 5 (616m on foot, 12-minute walk)
Subway Line 2, Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station, Exit 12 (561m on foot, 12-minute walk)

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Latest 5 reviews of Myeong-dong Cathedral

Amazing place and solemn Mass service.

Myeongdong cathedral is amazing. Being Catholic and also Filipino, we felt the cathedral's great influence on South Korea's history. We went to the 9 am Sunday Mass which was in English.

albertj2000 2024-10-12
Beautiful Cathedral

Beautiful Cathedral. Beautiful place of worship. Mass in English at 9am Sunday was full! Meaningful celebration. One MUST go down to the basement of the cathedral! The restaurants, cafe and shops...

Flyn1170 2024-06-10
Pretty Neo-Gotic Building

A church has been at this location since the late 19th century when the Apostolic Vicar of Korea sought land to build a church in Seoul. The church is a Neo-Gothic building with heavy use of red...

macedonboy 2024-05-23
There are other far more interesting things to see in Seoul

A nice cathedral. You may find one in each western and central european city. If you have visited a few cathedrals in Europe, don’t bother to come here. On the other hand, if one has a particular...

Michalis_KV 2023-09-13
Old Cathedral

Myeong-dong Cathedral, It is old Catholic Church in Korea,Built in 1874. I visit this place because I like old building and it is piece of art and It is worth visit walk around .Moreover, It is in...

TaherAlbaghliJulian 2023-09-11
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