Tour2Korea Says:
Jongmyo Shrine is dedicated to the spirits of Korea’s royal ancestors. The royal
family of the Joseon Dynasty paid homage to their forefathers in the
time-honored Confucian tradition. This sedate shrine of beautiful architectural
simplicity is appreciated as an invaluable cultural inheritance and was
registered on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List in 1995.Jongmyo Shrine is made up of Jeongjeon (the main hall), Yeongnyeongjeon (the Hall of Eternal Peace), and auxiliary facilities. Jeongjeon, with its attached cloister, is said to have been the longest building in Asia.
