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[AREX NUMBER] Seoul Seosomun Pilgrimage


Greeting from AREX :)

It’s December and Christmas is coming near!
It’s a day with deep religious meaning.
As such, there’s a course you can enjoy with
 beautiful architecture that reflects this meaning and history. :)
Seoul’s Seosomun Pilgrimage
Shall we take a look?
  

What Is the Seosomun Pilgrimage?


The Seosomun Pilgrimage is an attraction that is accredited by the Vatican in Rome.
It’s a course where you can take in beautiful western architecture and the history of religion at a glance.



Seoul Myeongdong Catholic Church



The Myeongdong Catholic Church is located in the bustling Myeongdong neighborhood and is a place with both historic meaning and great architectural meaning.

It’s a place that has a great place in catholic history. After Korea’s first church came in 1830, this church was the center that allowed followers to secretly carry out their religion.

Further, it’s a large cathedral that measures 68 meters long and 23 meters high. It was completed in 1890 and stands as Korea’s largest western building.



Korean Anglican Seoul Cathedral


The Korean Anglican Seoul Cathedral is located on the opposite side of Deoksusung  and is Korea’s first Romanesque cathedral.
Further, it was designated the title of “cultural asset,” and its construction was never completed in 1926.

The outside has a soft feel and its orange roof really catches the eye. The surrounding lawn and trees a fitting pair and create a nice atmosphere.



Seoul Museum of Art

Source : Seoul Museum of Art Website

Not far from the Shrine History Museum and Anglican Church, the Seoul Museum of Art has representative beautiful modern architecture.

The outside appearance of the building from 1920 has been preserved while the inside is a newly renovated space.

There are three floors with six different exhibition areas. Including the permanent exhibition halls, there are 4 exhibitions currently showing.


Seosomun Shrine History Museum
  
Source : Seosomun Shrine History Museum Website

Originally, this place was meant to praise the martyred Catholics. The building’s beauty has made it famous and a place where footsteps never cease to resound throughout the halls.
 
The museum has a variety of art and pieces on catholic persecution to see while there is an audio history expedition of Seosomun that takes place every Thursday allowing visitors to learn more details about the history of the Catholic church

Further, in the Seosomun History Park, there is a tower recognizing the Catholics that received persecution. There are many different things to see both inside and outside of the museum.



Yakhyeon Catholic Church

Source : Seoul official blog

Lastly, we have the Yakhyeon Catholic Church located on a hill in Seoul, Jongro’s Jungnim-dong neighborhood. It was built in 1892 with Myeongdong Catholic Church’s design has its core.
Since it is located on a hill, you can see the entire Seosomun History Park in one shot. You can also see Namsan Tower and downtown Seoul all at once making it a fitting area for the Pilgrimage.



Tips on starting the pilgrimage on the AREX 

and heading to Myeongdong Catholic Church!


Leave from Seoul Station on Line 4 from “0” and go “2” stops to Myeongdong.  Get off and exit through exit “9” and walk “9” minutes to the starting point of the pilgrimage at Myeongdong Catholic Church.


That’s all for now on Seosomun’s Pilgrimage.  We hope you can enjoy the beautiful architecture and feel history during the brisk weather.





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