Jongmyo Shrine
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SightsHunjeong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
About this place
Jongmyo Shrine in Jongno-gu is the royal shrine to 600 years of Joseon Dynasty kings and queens. Built in 1394 and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, its halls hold 49 royal spirit tablets. On the first Sunday of May, royal descendants in elaborate costumes perform the UNESCO-recognized Jongmyo Daeje ceremony, with court music and 64 dancers who represent the balance of yin and yang.
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English
157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Korean
서울 종로구 종로 157
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