[Seoul] UNESCO World Heritage Site! Learn about the history of the Joseon Dynasty

Jongmyo Shrine is a national shrine located in Seoul that enshrines the memorial tablets of the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty, as well as the emperor and empress of the Korean Empire! It was founded in 1395 and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, the earliest of Korea's cultural heritage sites☝🏽 ⭐︎History and structure Jongmyo Shrine was founded in 1395, just after the founding of the Joseon Dynasty, and originally consisted of only the main hall! After several expansions, it has grown to its current size😳The main hall has 19 rooms and the Yeongnyeong Hall has 16 rooms, and the two halls are arranged on either side of the central shrine room!  ⭐︎Rituals and Culture At Jongmyo Shrine, rites are held to worship the tablets of the king and queen, and these rites have long-standing traditions and customs that have been preserved intact☝🏽In particular, the Jongmyo Jeryeak is designated as an important intangible cultural asset, and traditional music and dance are performed at the Jongmyo Jerye, which is held on the first Sunday of May every year!  ⭐︎Access and Attractions In the precincts, there are buildings such as the Jeongjeon, Yeongnyeongjeon, Mangmyo-ro, Hyangdaecheong, Saegung, and Jeonsichong, and you can enjoy the architectural beauty of the Joseon period in each place☝🏽 In addition, there are three roads in front of the Jeongjeon, the central road is for the deceased king, the eastern road is for the king, and the western road is for the crown prince!  Jongmyo Shrine is a valuable place for gaining a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Joseon Dynasty, and by visiting, you can experience its solemn atmosphere and traditional rituals! #0 yen trip January 2025 #Asia trip #Korea