Myeongdong Cathedral

Myeongdong Cathedral is the first Catholic parish church in Korea and the first Gothic building built in it. It has been designated as an Important Historical Site of the country. The construction of the cathedral began in 1892 and was completed in 1898. Unlike most Gothic buildings, Myeongdong Cathedral was built with bricks rather than stones. The magnificent high ceilings and the arches between the interior columns show the stunningly beautiful Gothic style, and the church vault contains the remains of nine saints and martyrs who devoted their lives to spreading Catholicism in Korea.