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Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

Mugaksa Temple (무각사) · © KTO · KOGL Type 1

Gwangju

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

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

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Why go

Mugaksa is a major Korean Buddhist temple in central Gwangju, set within the city's Sangmu district. The temple has traditional Korean Buddhist architecture, prayer halls, and a large central pagoda — distinctive for being a major Buddhist temple in the heart of an urban district rather than in mountains. For travelers visiting Gwangju and serious about Korean Buddhism in an urban-temple context, Mugaksa is one of the cleaner single picks. Pair with broader Gwangju cultural trips.

Quick highlights

  • Major Buddhist temple in central Gwangju
  • Set in urban Sangmu district
  • Traditional architecture and central pagoda
  • Distinctive urban-temple context
  • Pairs with Gwangju cultural trips

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