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Bongeunsa Temple

Temple courtyards offer a different pace beside the towers of Gangnam.

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서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 531
Archival photograph of Bongeunsa Temple, Seoul (2022)

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Check the official visitor information for access arrangements before setting out. Religious sites remain places of worship; follow on-site guidance about photography and areas reserved for services.

Practical details last checked 22 Sept 2026

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Bongeunsa Temple

서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 531, Seoul

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서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 531

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