Wongaksa Pagoda
원각사지십층석탑
This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

Wongaksa Pagoda is a 10-story marble pagoda located in Tapgol Park, Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed in 1467 and designated a National Treasure of Korea in 1962.

Why Go

📜 Admire a 15th-century marble pagoda with intricate carvings of dragons, lions, and Buddhas.
🏛️ See a unique pagoda carved to resemble wood, despite being made of marble.
🌳 Located in Tapgol Park, Seoul's first public park.
🚶 Easily accessible by subway.

Why Avoid

🚧 Encased in a protective glass structure, which some visitors find visually unappealing.

Tips

🚇 Accessible via Jongno 3-ga or Jonggak Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations.

Cost

💰 Free entry.

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