Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주))

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We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Gyeonggi-do Paju-si, Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Bogwangsa Temple is a traditional temple located on the foothills of Goryeongsan Mountain in Paju. It was built by Great Monk Doseonguksa during the Silla Kindom period under the order of Queen Jinseong in AD 894. At the time, it was considered a hidden national treasure and one of the six grand temples located on the northern side of the Hangang River. In was once ruined during the Imjin War, and reconstructed in 1622 by Monk Seolmi and Monk Deogin. In 1667, Monk Jigan and Monk Seok Ryeon reconstructed Daeungbojeon Hall and Gwaneumjeon Hall.