Dogapsa Temple (도갑사)

Published 2010-10-11 Updated 2021-12-06 View 8150

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Jeollanam-do Yeongam-gun, Dogapsa Temple (도갑사) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Dogapsa Temple, built during the late Silla period, has a long history and various national treasures. Approximately 100 meters from Iljumun Gate of Dogapsa Temple is Haetalmun Gate (gate of emancipation), built in 1473 with a unique design that is also designated as a National Treasure. Near the gate is Treasure No. 1134, Wooden Child Manjusri and Samantabhadra of Dogapsa Temple. A five-story stone pagoda as well as Stone Seated Buddha (a Treasure) can also be seen at the temple. A large amount of the temple was burnt down during various wars, but the remaining stones show how large the temple once was.