Latitude and longitude of Jongmyo
- Nearby Kwangmyŏng, South Korea
Satellite map of Jongmyo
Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established in the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period (57-668), but these have not survived.
Latitude: 37° 34' 17.39" N
Longitude: 126° 59' 22.79" E
Nearest city to this article: Seoul
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