Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])
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Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])

157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was built at the same time as Gyeongbokgung Palace, under the orders of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine is the site of the royal memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, a national event that has been passed down since the Three Kingdoms period. During the Joseon dynasty, the ritual was held on the first month of a seasonal change and the twelfth month of the lunar year.

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Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])
Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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