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This an old temple on Gwanaksan Mountain that has been around since the Silla Dynasty. It has a quiet atmosphere. Founded in 895 (Queen Jinsung 9) by the monk Dosun Guksa in the late Silla era. The present Buddhist temple was reconstructed by the main stone in 1924. Located at the foot of the last peak extending northeast from the main peak of Gwanaksan. It was completed in 1977 as one of the Vibo temples established by Dosun Ambassador, 9 years (895). The name Gwaneumsa-sa Temple means that if you pray to the Guaneum Bodhisattva, the Gwaneum Bodhisattva will receive the Gwaneum Bodhisattva to relieve the rebirth and help the rehabilitation of the Buddha.
Gwaneumsa (Korean: 관음사) is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Believed to have been established in 895, it is located in 519-3 Namhyeon-dong in the Gwanak District of the city.
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미당 서정주의 집
Midang poet Jeong-joo Seo lived in Gongdeok-dong, Mapo-gu in 1970, and lived for 30 years until he passed away on December 24, 2000. The name of the house built by himself is “Bongsansanbang”. It bears the meaning of the origin of Korean mythology. It is named after Dangun myth that bear became ung woman by eating mugwort and garlic. This place, which is the only remaining birthplace of Midang in Korea, is significant as the last writing space of the poet's life. It is a space where you can find the poet's breath and traces of life.
Seoul Museum of Art is an artistic space where classical architecture and contemporary art communicate with each other in a variety of colorful and quality exhibitions and downtown areas that are free of charge for the year. It is near Sadang Station on Line 4.
서울시립 남서울미술관
A museum exhibition that changes periodically and an art museum that can be viewed free of charge. The building used during the Japanese colonial era in the past has been renewed and is being used as an art museum.
관악산둘레길
Patriotic Forest Road is one of the Gwanak Mountain Trail road, designed to help you enjoy nature, culture and history while walking along the flat forest path surrounding Gwanak Mountain. Sector distance: 6.2 km (2 hours 40 minutes) Section Description: In connection with Nakseongdae, it can inspire General Kang Gam-chan's patriotism.
마애미륵불좌상
This is a statue of Maitreya Buddha from the Joseon Dynasty, carved shallowly into a large cliff rock on the north side of Mt. Gwanak that measures 5 x 6 m. The inscription on the right side of the Buddha shows that it was created due to the donation of the Park San Hoe couple in April 1630. The Buddha has a peculiar posture, sitting obliquely to the left. The head, the hair, and a slim face that looks rather abundant show a good technique. These characteristics are well represented in the slender body and the oval shoulders, etc. The Maami Shunbul is regarded as an epitome 17th-century Joseon Buddha statues.
The park surrounding the Seoul National University, continuing on outside the city borders. Interesting points here include the Anguksa Shrine built in honor of the 10th-century general Gang Gam-chan