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Attraction

Dogapsa Temple (도갑사)

Dogapsa Temple (도갑사)
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Address

306, Dogapsa-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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About

Dogapsa Temple, built during the late Silla period, has a long history and various national treasures. Approximately 100 meters from Iljumun Gate of Dogapsa Temple is Haetalmun Gate (gate of emancipation), built in 1473 with a unique design that is also designated as a National Treasure. Near the gate is Treasure No. 1134, Wooden Child Manjusri and Samantabhadra of Dogapsa Temple. A five-story stone pagoda as well as Stone Seated Buddha (a Treasure) can also be seen at the temple. A large amount of the temple was burnt down during various wars, but the remaining stones show how large the temple once was.

Website

www.dogapsa.com www.templestay.com