Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당))
Jeonbuk · 146, Nabawi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
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146, Nabawi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
146, Nabawi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
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Overview
Nabawi Catholic Church is located in Hwasan-ri, Mangseong-myeon in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do Province and is known as the oldest surviving catholic church in the Jeolla-do region. The church was built in 1906 to commemorate the return of priest Kim Dae-geon in 1845 (Joseon dynasty) after he was ordained in Shanghai, China. Inside the church stand two monuments: one built in 1954 to honor Joseph Vermorel (French missionary, 1860-1937) and one built in 1955 to honor priest and martyr Kim Dae-geon. Considered the most significant catholic relic of the Jeolla-do region, the church is sought out by large numbers of Catholic visitors each year.
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Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-63-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-861-9210
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-63-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-861-9210
• For more info: +82-63-861-9210
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