In Seoul’s Yongsan district, you can discover the martyrs’ shrine managed by the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul. The current martyrs’ shrine houses a Catholic memorial cathedral built in the traditional Korean hanok style. Construction began in 1984, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Catholicism in Korea, and was completed after a three-year effort. “Site where Chosun-era Catholics were martyred by the ...
Myeongdong Cathedral is the principal church of the Archdiocese of Seoul in the Catholic Church, an architectural masterpiece constructed in the Neo-Gothic style. The hill in Myeongdong where the cathedral stands was once known as ‘Myeongrye-bang,’ the site of the residence of Thomas Kim Beom-woo, the first pilgrim of the Catholic faith in Korea. This area witnessed the first Catholic ...
In the bustling area of “Myeongdong,” which foreign tourists never miss when visiting Seoul, you can discover historical architecture alongside the vibrant shopping scene. Myeongdong Cathedral serves as the principal church of the Archdiocese of Seoul in the Catholic tradition, characterized by its Neo-Gothic architectural style. The hill in Myeongdong where the cathedral stands was once known as “Myeongryebang,” the ...
In the heart of Tokyo, you can encounter a building that you might not expect to find in Japan. This is Nikolai Cathedral, a Russian Orthodox cathedral. Officially named ‘Tokyo Resurrection Cathedral,’ it is known as ‘Nikolai Cathedral’ due to its association with St. Nikolai, an apostle-like figure who visited Japan to spread Orthodoxy. “The Russian Orthodox Church has a ...
In Senado Square, Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you can explore various cultural treasures. Alongside the Ruins of St. Paul’s and Monte Fort, you’ll find Na Tcha Temple among other UNESCO-designated sites. As you ascend from Senado Square towards the direction of Ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral, you’ll come across a prominent yellow building. This structure, too, is one ...