jongmyo shrine
states: [korea]
category: cultural
year: 1995
location: Seoul
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 37.5500000000, 126.9833300000
visited: 2012
Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Korea, is a Confucian royal ancestral shrine dedicated to commemorating the deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. Constructed in 1394 during King Taejo’s reign, it embodies traditional East Asian architectural principles and houses the spirit tablets of royalty in a serene, ritual-focused setting. The shrine hosts the Jongmyo Jerye ceremony, an ancient Confucian rite featuring music and dance, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Its historical and cultural significance highlights Korea’s deep-rooted reverence for ancestry and governance.
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