Munmyo, Confucius temple in central Seoul, South Korea.
Munmyo encompasses a central shrine called Daeseongjeon, multiple ceremonial halls, two dormitories, a lecture hall, and a traditional library within its 81,673 square meter grounds.
The temple, initially constructed in 1398 during King Taejo's reign, underwent reconstruction in 1407 following a fire and again after the Japanese invasions of 1592.
The temple maintains traditional Confucian ceremonies twice yearly, in April and September, featuring musical performances with ancient instruments from the National Gugak Center.
Visitors must respect specific protocols, including avoiding the central path to Daeseongjeon, and can access the site through public transportation in the Jongno district.
The shrine houses memorial tablets of Confucius, his four close associates, and eighteen distinguished Korean Confucian scholars known as the Eighteen Sages of Korea.
GPS coordinates: 37.58534,126.99669
Latest update: April 4, 2025 17:08
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