[Jeollanam-do] Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지)

💡 Overview

Catholic Mokpo Shrine is not only the starting point of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gwangju, a central hub of Catholicism in Korea, but also the place where the first Legion of Mary (Lay Faith Community) headquarters in Korea was established. At the heart of the shrine stands the Sanjeong-dong Memorial Church, designated as a minor basilica in 2020, along with the Martyrs’ Memorial Tower. It is a significant site where visitors can experience the history and culture of Korean Catholicism, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and mountains.

📋 Detailed Information

📝 Additional Information

📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구) 🔗Distance: 1.5km | Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Hanmir (한미르) 🔗Distance: 1.1km | 112, Yudal-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Mok-po Marinabay Hotel (목포 마리나베이호텔) 🔗Distance: 1.5km | 1 , Haean-ro 249beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Deungdae (Lighthouse) Guesthouse [Korea Quality](등대게스트하우스) 🔗Distance: 1.0km | 6 , Nojeokbong-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Good Guesthouse (좋은집 게스트하우스) 🔗Distance: 1.1km | 2-15 , Maingyeteo-ro 40beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Estacion 1913 (에스타시옹1913) 🔗Distance: 1.8km | 13 , Haean-ro 177beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Ri-in Mokpo Guesthouse (리인목포게스트하우스) 🔗Distance: 1.1km | 6 , Maingyeteo-ro 38beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Daebak Hongdo Agujjim (대박홍도아구찜) 🔗Distance: 836m |
• Yudalsan Mountain (유달산) 🔗Distance: 1.4km | San 27-3 Jukgyo-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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