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Seongdeoksa Temple · 성덕사

Overview

Nestled at the foot of Bonghwasan Mountain in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, Seongdeoksa is a modest temple that offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city. Visitors can experience traditional Korean Buddhist culture in its simple yet dignified surroundings.

Original (Korean)

서울 중랑구 봉화산 자락에 자리한 성덕사는 도심 속에서 조용히 참배객을 맞이하는 작은 사찰입니다. 소박하지만 정갈한 분위기 속에서 전통 불교문화를 가까이서 느껴볼 수 있는 공간입니다.

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Photo credit: Korea Tourism Organization

Info
Address서울특별시 중랑구 봉화산로 109-8 (상봉동)
Phone 02-434-7171
Hours 상시 개방
Closed 연중무휴
Parking 불가능
CopyrightKOGL Type 1 (Attribution required)

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