Introduction:
Nabawi Catholic Church is located in Hwasan-ri, Mangseong-myeon in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do Province and is known as the oldest surviving catholic church in the Jeolla-do region. The church was built in 1906 to commemorate the return of priest Kim Dae-geon in
Directions From Iksan Station (Honam Line), take Bus 50 or 333 and get off at Hwabuk (화북) Bus Stop.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-63-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-861-8182,
+82-63-861-9210
Information:
Nabawi Catholic Church is located in Hwasan-ri, Mangseong-myeon in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do Province and is known as the oldest surviving catholic church in the Jeolla-do region.
The church was built in 1906 to commemorate the return of priest Kim Dae-geon in 1845 (Joseon Dynasty) after he was ordained in Shanghai, China.
Inside the church stand two monuments: one built in 1954 to honor Joseph Vermorel (French missionary, 1860-1937) and one built in 1955 to honor priest and martyr Kim Dae-geon.
Considered the most significant catholic relic of the Jeolla-do region, the church is sought out by large numbers of Catholic visitors each year.
Telephone: +82-63-861-8182>+82-63-861-9210 E-Mail navawi1897@naver.com
Current:
Status Historic Site No.
318
Operating:Operating
Hours 09:00-18:00 Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Parking Fees Free Facilities for the Handicapped Separate restrooms Interpretation Services Offered Not available
Nabawi Catholic Church is located in Hwasan-ri, Mangseong-myeon in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do Province and is known as the oldest surviving catholic church in the Jeolla-do region. The church was built in 1906 to commemorate the return of priest Kim Dae-geon in
Directions From Iksan Station (Honam Line), take Bus 50 or 333 and get off at Hwabuk (화북) Bus Stop.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-63-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-861-8182,
+82-63-861-9210
Information:
Nabawi Catholic Church is located in Hwasan-ri, Mangseong-myeon in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do Province and is known as the oldest surviving catholic church in the Jeolla-do region.
The church was built in 1906 to commemorate the return of priest Kim Dae-geon in 1845 (Joseon Dynasty) after he was ordained in Shanghai, China.
Inside the church stand two monuments: one built in 1954 to honor Joseph Vermorel (French missionary, 1860-1937) and one built in 1955 to honor priest and martyr Kim Dae-geon.
Considered the most significant catholic relic of the Jeolla-do region, the church is sought out by large numbers of Catholic visitors each year.
Telephone: +82-63-861-8182>+82-63-861-9210 E-Mail navawi1897@naver.com
Current:
Status Historic Site No.
318
Operating:Operating
Hours 09:00-18:00 Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Parking Fees Free Facilities for the Handicapped Separate restrooms Interpretation Services Offered Not available
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