🏛️ Mireuksa

South Korea · Asia · 36.01°N, 127.03°E

Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. The temple was established in 602 by King Mu and is located 36.012083 N, 127.031028 E, modern Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The site was excavated in 1980, disclosing many hitherto unknown facts about Baekje architecture. Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda is one of two extant Baekje pagodas. It is also the largest as well as being among the oldest of all Korean pagodas.

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Quick facts

Country	South Korea
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	36.01°N, 127.03°E · view on map

Mireuksa is located in South Korea, in Asia.

More historic sites in South Korea

Bulguksa · Byeolmangseongji · Ch'ŏngmasansŏng · Ch'ŏngsansŏng · Cheonghaejin · Chungnyeolsa (Busan) · Chusansŏng · Dosan Seowon · Earthen Fortification, Iksan · Fortress in Bukbu-dong, Yangsan.

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