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Notable Buddhist site · Jongno-gu, Seoul

Geumseonsa

금선사

Geumseonsa is a Buddhist site in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Geumseonsa: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this Buddhist site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Geumseonsa

Season: October to March.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Geumseonsa — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.61988, 126.95359. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Geumseonsa

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    Frequently asked

    Is Geumseonsa open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Geumseonsa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Geumseonsa?

    October to March. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Geumseonsa?

    Nearby: Samseong Museum of Publishing (museum, 2 km), Hwajeong Museum (museum, 3 km), 토탈미술관 (museum, 3 km), 환기미술관 (museum, 4 km), Changuimun Gate (fort, 4 km), Bugaksan (viewpoint, 4 km).

    Is Geumseonsa worth visiting?

    Geumseonsa is listed as a notable Buddhist site in Seoul on Spotwander.