[Daegu] Daegu Jeil Church (대구제일교회)

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Daegu Jeil Church is the oldest Protestant Church in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Initially established in 1898 over four tile-roofed houses, Daegu Jeil Church was rebuilt in 1933 with traditional and Western architectural designs. Subsequently, Deacon Lee Ju-Yeol dedicated a 33m bell tower in 1937, whlie the church underwent an interior renovation in 1969, and an expansion in 1981.

In conjuction with its physical development, which was at the forefront of the nation’s architectural modernization, the church contributed largely to modernization and expansion of Christianity in the region as well as in Korea. In addition, by introducing modern medicine and education to the citizens of Daegu, the founders of Daegu Jeil Church stimulated social development in the region.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Keisung Middle School (계성중학교)Distance: 665m | 35 Dalseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
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  Samsong Bakery main store (삼송빵집 본점)Distance: 350m | 397 Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
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  Kim Kwangseok-gil Street (김광석 길 (김광석다시그리기길)) 🔗Distance: 1.8km | 2238, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
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  Suchang Youth Mansion (수창청춘맨숀)Distance: 959m | 27 Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
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  Daegu Art Factory (대구예술발전소)Distance: 907m | 31-12 Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
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  Daegu Dongseong-ro Street (대구 동성로거리) 🔗Distance: 453m | 27 Dongseong-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
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  Daegu Seomun Market & Seomun Night Market (대구 서문시장 & 서문시장 야시장)Distance: 782m | 45 Keunjang-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
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  Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival (대구약령시한방문화축제)Distance: 278m | Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
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  Daegu Colorful Festival (대구컬러풀페스티벌)Distance: 480m | Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
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  Bongsan Culture Street (봉산문화거리) 🔗Distance: 1.0km | 38, Bongsanmunhwa-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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