Jongmyo Shrine

A UNESCO World Heritage site housing the spirit tablets of Joseon kings and queens in solemn monumental wooden halls.

Place information

Area

Jongno-gu

Category

Palaces & heritage

Address

157, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Visit tip

Alongside the broad architecture of Jeongjeon Hall, explore the unpaved paths among old trees behind Yeongnyeongjeon Hall for a quiet walk.

Nearby sights

• Jongmyo Jeongjeon Hall

  A national-treasure hall with a long, restrained gabled roof spanning 101 meters.

• Jongmyo Woodland Walk

  Dense centuries-old oaks and pines screen out city noise.

• Hyangdaecheong and Jaegung

  Quiet traditional halls used in preparing offerings and the king's ritual purification.