Hwaeomsa (화엄사)
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Hwaeomsa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism located on the slopes of Jiri-san, in Masan-myeon, Gurye County, in the province of Jeollanam-do. Hwaeomsa Temple is one of the 10 most famous temples in Korea.
It was constructed during the Silla dynasty in 544, burned down down during Japanese Invasion, Jeongyujaeran in 1592 and was rebuilt during the Joseon dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Four national treasures of South Korea are located within the temple. These include an ancient stone lantern and a three-storied stone pagoda supported by four stone lions.
It was constructed during the Silla dynasty in 544, burned down down during Japanese Invasion, Jeongyujaeran in 1592 and was rebuilt during the Joseon dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Four national treasures of South Korea are located within the temple. These include an ancient stone lantern and a three-storied stone pagoda supported by four stone lions.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwaeomsa
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Coordinates: 35°15'24"N 127°29'48"E
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