Hwaeomsa Temple (화엄사)

Published 2002-12-28 Updated 2021-02-05 View 40142

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

Situated at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, 5.4 kilometers east of Gurye-eup, Hwaeomsa Temple was constructed in the 22nd year of King Seong's reign (544) during the Baekje era, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple was rebuilt in 1636 after seven years of reconstruction. The temple has various cultural assets including National Treasures, Treasures, a Natural Monument, and local cultural assets as well as 20 different buildings.