Kwangbop Temple (Pyongyang)

Korea (North) / Pyongyang / Pyongyang / 大城洞
 buddhist temple, listed building / architectural heritage, 4th century construction

(광법사/廣法寺)
North Korean National Treasure #164.
Situated at the foot of Mt. Taesong, this Buddhist temple was founded in the Koguryo period, rebuilt in 1727, and destroyed during the Korean war in 1952. It was reconstructed in 1990. Its stone pagoda is separately listed as National Treasure #185.
Photos can be seen here: www.flickr.com/photos/kernbeisser/2867030785/

Location: Taesong-dong, Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang
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Coordinates:   39°5'29"N   125°49'35"E
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