Jongmyo Shrine
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N 37° 34.317 E 126° 59.686
52S E 322918 N 4160213
"Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved." - World Heritage citation
Waymark Code: WMD8J9
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Date Posted: 12/05/2011
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The Jongmyo shrine, now surrounded by urban Seoul, is where kings of the Joseon dynasty housed their spirit tablets and performed ceremonies honoring their ancestors.
Except on Saturdays, it is available only through guided tours.
Type: Site
Reference number: 738
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