Seoul Yakhyeon Catholic Church (서울 약현성당)

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Seoul Yakhyeon Catholic Church (서울 약현성당)

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Yakhyeon Catholic Church was established as a result of Korea gaining religious freedom in the 23rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1886) and the subsequent increase of the Catholic population. In 1891, Myeongdong Cathedral's head priest Doucet laid down the foundation stone in Hap-dong. Coadjutor bishop Coste was in charge of design and construction and the building was eventually completed in 1892. The church was named after "Yakjeonhyeon," or a hill of medicinal herbs. This is because the place where the church is located was once a hilly area covered with medicinal herbs. Later on, Yakjeonhyeon was shortened to Yakhyeon and it became the name of the hilly area between Malli-dong and Seoul Station.

Yakhyeon Catholic Church was the first Western-style church ever built in Korea. It's Gothic architecture features a 12-meter-wide and 32-meter-long cruciform construction with low arched windows and a pointed-arch entrance gate.
Day off Opening day
Experience guide Experience age
Hours of use Inquiry • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-362-1891
Cultural Heritage Capacity
Parking facility Available When to use
Stroller rental none With pets unable
Credit card - Source KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION
Address 서울특별시 중구 청파로 447-1(중림동)


Admission Fees:Free Restrooms:Available Interpretation Services Offered:Not available


447-1, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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