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모현동 부도

모현동 부도 · © KTO · KOGL Type 1

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모현동 부도

모현동 부도 is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

Why go

Mohyeon-dong Budo (Stupa) is a designated cultural-property Buddhist stupa (budo — a memorial pagoda traditionally enshrining the cremated remains of a notable Buddhist monk) in the Mohyeon-dong area, dating from a Joseon or Goryeo period. The stupa is a small but architecturally significant stone monument that follows traditional Korean budo design — typically a stacked series of carved stone elements forming an upright pillar shape — with carved decorative motifs that show the era's stone-carving tradition. The site is preserved as a public-access historical monument with interpretive context. Best for travelers seriously interested in Korean Buddhist art-and-architecture and stone-carving traditions, paired with broader regional historic itineraries.

Quick highlights

  • Designated cultural-property Buddhist stupa (budo) in Mohyeon-dong
  • Memorial pagoda enshrining cremated remains of notable Buddhist monk
  • Joseon or Goryeo period dating
  • Stacked carved stone elements with decorative motifs
  • For travelers serious about Korean Buddhist art-and-architecture