Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

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Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mugaksa Temple has all the elements of a traditional temple. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. The temple is also the starting point of the 2 kilometer walking trail to the 5.18 Memorial Park, leading to a constant flow of visitors.

– Address : 230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors ages 8 & over

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-383-0108

– Opening Date
1971

– Parking
Available (approx. 100 parking spaces)

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

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