The main buildings of Jongmyo were constructed in October 1394 when Taejo, founder and first king of Joseon, moved the capital to Hanseong (present-day Seoul). The shrine was destroyed by fire in the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), then rebuilt in early 1600s.

Apr 14, 2014 · Jongmyo is a royal shrine dedicated to the performance of ancestral rites for the deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. Being the place where the royal ancestral tablets are enshrined, Jongmyo's atmosphere is solemn …

Feb 8, 2025 · Jongmyo Shrine is the supreme shrine of the state. The site enshrines royal ancestor tablets and hosts memorial services for the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. King Taejo ordered the construction of the Confucian-style shrine, completed in 1395.

Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal ancestral shrines, with a unique spatial layout that has been preserved in its entirety. It was originally built in the late 14th century, but was destroyed during the Japanese invasion during the 16th century, and was rebuilt in the early 17th century with a few expansions made to ...

Oct 9, 2023 · The Jongmyo Shrine is one of the most unique things to see in Seoul because it features the spirit tablets of the deceased kings and queens of South Korea. It was built during the Joseon period and is still widely used today to perform royal ancestral rites multiple times a year.

Jongmyo is the supreme state shrine where the royal ancestral tablets of deceased kings and queens are enshrined and sacrificial rites are performed for them.

4 days ago · Jongmyo Shrine is one of Seoul’s most important sites, where the spirit tablets of many of the country’s dead kings and queens are kept in buildings surrounded by tranquil parklands.

Built in the 14th Century, Jongmyo Shrine (종묘) is the oldest Confucian royal shrine in Korea. Located right in downtown Seoul, you may have walked by this important site and not realized …

Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul is the royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon Dynasty. It was a primary place of worship for kings throughout Joseon Dynasty.

May 15, 2016 · Jongmyo is a royal shrine for the deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. It is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.