Beomeosa

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Beomeosa, or Beomeo Temple, (Buddhist Temple of the Nirvana Fish) main temple complex was

constructed in 678 during the reign of Silla king Munmu, by the monk Uisang.

It became known as one of the ten great temples of the Hwaeom sect, although like most Korean temples it was later assimilated into the Jogye Order. At its largest, during the Goryeo dynasty, it was much larger than it is today - with over 360 rooms and more than a thousand monks in residence.

The temple was burned to the ground in 1592 during the Japanese Imjin Invasion. Beomeosa was reconstructed in 1602, but was burned again in an accidental fire. In 1613 it was rebuilt again. The Main Hall (Dae-ungjeon) and the Iljumun(front gate) date to this reconstruction.

To get there, take subway line 1 to Beomeosa Station. Take exit number 5 or 7 and head up the hill to the bus station. There take Bus 90 to the temple entrance.