Myeongdong Cathedral (명동대성당), or otherwise fully known as the Cathedral Church of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Myeongdong, is a cathedral located on top of a small hill within the Myeongdong district. Constructed in the 19th century and of Gothic Revival architecture design, the cathedral is home to the Royal Catholic Archbishop of Seoul, South Korea. It has also historically been a sanctuary for protesters and activists and remains an iconic landmark in the neighbourhood. Despite being situated in the middle of a bustling concrete jungle (not to mention the popular Myeongdong shopping district), there is a calm and peaceful air within the cathedral grounds.
Entrance to the cathedral
Saint Kim Dae Gon Andrew, First Korean Priest and Martyr
The rear of the cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral as seen from the street
24/04/12
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