Introduction:
Pungsuwon was the first catholic village in which over 40 faithful from Yongin (Gyeonggi-do), led by Sin Tae-bo (or St. Peter), settled to escape the wrath of Sinyubakhae (religious persecution of Catholics) of 1801. Over a period of 80 years, the settler
Directions [Bus] From Seoul Sangbong Bus Terminal (Sangbong Station, Seoul Subway Line 7).Take an intercity bus bound for Gangneung (강릉) or Hoengseong (횡성).Get off at Pungsuwon.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-343-4597 (Korean only)
Information:
Pungsuwon was the first catholic village in which over 40 faithful from Yongin (Gyeonggi-do), led by Sin Tae-bo (or St.
Peter), settled to escape the wrath of Sinyubakhae (religious persecution of Catholics) of 1801.
Over a period of 80 years, the settlers had led their religious lives without a priest until Father Le Merre (a French priest) came to the village in 1888.
Succeeding Le Merre in 1896, Father Jeong Gyu-ha (or Augustino), along with Chinese engineers, began to build Pungsuwon Cathedral. Completed in 1907 by the faithful, the cathedral still remains a beautiful building; it is a popular spot for visitors, having frequently appeared in Korean dramas and films.
It is the first cathedral built by a Korean priest as well as in Gangwon-do; it is the fourth cathedral built in Korea.
Pungsuwon Cathedral was designated as Gangwon-do Local Cultural Property No.69 in 1982.
Telephone: +82-33-343-4597
Current:
Status Gangwon-do Tangible Cultural Properties No.69
Operating:Operating
Hours 08:00-18:00 Facilities for the Handicapped Separate restrooms for visitors with disabilities Interpretation Services Offered Not available Baby Stroller Rentals Not available Pets Not permitted
Pungsuwon was the first catholic village in which over 40 faithful from Yongin (Gyeonggi-do), led by Sin Tae-bo (or St. Peter), settled to escape the wrath of Sinyubakhae (religious persecution of Catholics) of 1801. Over a period of 80 years, the settler
Directions [Bus] From Seoul Sangbong Bus Terminal (Sangbong Station, Seoul Subway Line 7).Take an intercity bus bound for Gangneung (강릉) or Hoengseong (횡성).Get off at Pungsuwon.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-343-4597 (Korean only)
Information:
Pungsuwon was the first catholic village in which over 40 faithful from Yongin (Gyeonggi-do), led by Sin Tae-bo (or St.
Peter), settled to escape the wrath of Sinyubakhae (religious persecution of Catholics) of 1801.
Over a period of 80 years, the settlers had led their religious lives without a priest until Father Le Merre (a French priest) came to the village in 1888.
Succeeding Le Merre in 1896, Father Jeong Gyu-ha (or Augustino), along with Chinese engineers, began to build Pungsuwon Cathedral. Completed in 1907 by the faithful, the cathedral still remains a beautiful building; it is a popular spot for visitors, having frequently appeared in Korean dramas and films.
It is the first cathedral built by a Korean priest as well as in Gangwon-do; it is the fourth cathedral built in Korea.
Pungsuwon Cathedral was designated as Gangwon-do Local Cultural Property No.69 in 1982.
Telephone: +82-33-343-4597
Current:
Status Gangwon-do Tangible Cultural Properties No.69
Operating:Operating
Hours 08:00-18:00 Facilities for the Handicapped Separate restrooms for visitors with disabilities Interpretation Services Offered Not available Baby Stroller Rentals Not available Pets Not permitted
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