Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

300.9M 52001 2024-05-27

51 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion.

The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, citing the church’s unique combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles. The rectangular building is topped with three Byzantine bell towers (to the right, center, and left) and boasts arched ceilings, several of which meet in the form of a cross.

It is interesting to note that some of the bricks used in construction of the church were made using materials from the Jeonjueupseong Walled Town, which was torn down by the Japanese. It is also said that the cornerstone of the church came from a wall of Jeonjueupseong Walled Town near Pungnammun Gate.

Jeonmang Foot Bath Café (안마 족욕 카페 전망)

315.1M 0 2024-04-07

61 Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeonmang Foot Bath Café is located inside Jeonju Hanok Village. Visitors can enjoy aromatic foot baths to relieve the fatigue from traveling while enjoying the view of the quaint hanok village. There are a variety of bath bombs, such as aroma, peppermint, and rosemary. The foot bath and shoulder massage come with a free drink and take about 40 minutes.

Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour (전주문화유산야행, 다 같이 전주마블!)

318.5M 11471 2024-04-18

44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-232-9937

Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour focuses on preserving and remembering Korea’s heritages and the ancestors’ spirits. Jeonju features many historical sites from the Joseon dynasty and traditional culture.

Jeonju hanok house (전주 한옥숙박체험관)

351.0M 1623 2024-08-05

56-1 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8669-6700

Jeonju Hanok stands at the end of a quiet alley off Eunhaeng-ro in the center of Jeonju Hanok Village, and so is a good base for exploring the village. All guest rooms are ondol-heated and have a loft space that’s popular with children. Water purifiers are installed, and a breakfast of toast, fruit and tea or coffee is provided. The outdoor yard has a table where visitors can relax in good weather.

Dokkom [Tax Refund Shop] (도꼼)

360.6M 0 2024-04-19

14-3, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Omokdae and Imokdae Historic Sites (오목대와 이목대)

364.2M 27949 2024-04-07

55 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-2114

Omokdae Historic Site is located on top of a steep hill and is one of the places where Yi Seong-gye, who later became King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, stopped to celebrate his victory on his way home from a war against the Japanese army at Unbong Peak of Hwangsan Mountain. Across the bridge from Omokdae is Imokdae Historic Site, situated at the foot of Seungamsan Mountain. Approximately 80 meters downhill from Imokdae are memorial stones and a building where Mokjo, the great-great-grandfather of King Taejo, once used to live. The engraved letters on the stones are the handwritings of Emperor Gojong. Mokjo moved to Hamgyeongdo as a result of a dispute with the then minister of Jeonju, an incident which King Taejo believed to have laid the foundation for him to shape the Joseon dynasty.

Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)

366.0M 29324 2024-05-27

1 Pungnammun 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-6008

Pungnammun Gate was built during the Joseon dynasty in 1734 and is a designated Treasure. Pungnammun Gate was the southernmost gate among the four city gates of Jeonju. The structure was severely damaged by fire in 1767, followed by the restoration of the gate tower afterward. The gate was burnt down once again during the Imjin War and was restored to the gate that is seen today.

Kakao Friends - Jeonju Hanok Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 전주한옥마을)

383.2M 1 2024-04-19

1F, 126, Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeonjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School (전주향교)

414.9M 30148 2024-05-28

139 Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-288-4548

Jeonjuhyanggyo is a local Confucian school that was established during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and is a designated Historic Treasure. This was a national education center during the Joseon period. The school was originally located at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine site, but was relocated in 1603. The mortuary tablets of seven Chinese Confucian scholars and 18 Korean scholars are enshrined in the main building of Daeseongjeon Hall.

Gyeonggijeon Shrine (경기전)

420.7M 55858 2024-05-27

44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-2790

A registered Historic Site, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was originally given the name Eoyongjeon, but was changed to its current name in 1442, the 24th year of King Sejong the Great. The structure was partially destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), and was restored in 1614.

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