Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Jeonju (South Korea). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Jeondong Cathedral, Jeonju World Cup Stadium, and Jeonju National Museum. Also, be sure to include Jeonbuk National University in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Jeonju (Jeollabuk-do).
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Jeondong Cathedral
Also known as: 전동성당
Catholic church in Jeonju, South Korea. The Jeondong Cathedral also known as the Old Cathedral of Jeondong and now as the Jeondong Church of Francis Xavier is an important Catholic church in Jeonju, South Korea.
The cathedral building, of Roman-Byzantine style, was built between 1908 and 1914 by Victor Louis Poisnel (1855-1925). It is in the territory and under the supervision of François-Xavier Baudounet (1859-1915), a French priest, born in Mostuéjouls in Aveyron, in the same place where many Christians were martyred. This church, located in the city center, near the traditional Jeonju Hanok Village, is a historic site (KB) #288.
Currently a parish church, the cathedral belongs to the Diocese of Jeonju (Dioecesis Ieoniuensis or 전주 교구).
Sacred Heart Kindergarten is a facility attached to the cathedral, while Jeonju Sacred Heart Girls' Middle School (Wheein and Hwasa's former school) and Jeonju Sacred Heart Girls' High School are nearby.[1]
Address: Jeon-dong, 태조로 51, 560-040 Jeonju
Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Also known as: 전주월드컵경기장
Stadium in Jeonju, South Korea. Jeonju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Jeonju. It is the home of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The stadium's capacity is 42,477. The final of 2011 AFC Champions League was held at this stadium.[2]
Address: 덕진구 기린대로 1055, 54809 전주시
Jeonju National Museum
Also known as: 국립전주박물관
Museum in Jeonju, South Korea. Jeonju National Museum is a national museum located in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. It opened on October 26, 1990, as the ninth South Korean national museum.
The Main Building comprises three permanent exhibits, an Archeology room, a Fine Art room, a Folklore room, and one special exhibit room.[3]
Address: 대한민국 전라북도 전주시 완산구 효자동 2가 900, 560-859 전주시
Jeonbuk National University
Also known as: 전북대학교
University in Jeonju, South Korea. Jeonbuk National University is a national research university founded in 1947, located in Jeonju, South Korea. As the flagship national university for the Jeollabuk-do province, Jeonbuk National University has been ranked 591–600th in the world by QS Top Universities Ranking in 2021.[4]
Address: 567 Baekje-daero, deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do 54896 Republic of Korea, Jeonju
Wansan-gu
Wansan-gu is a non-autonomous district in the City of Jeonju in North Jeolla Province, South Korea.[5]
Jeonju University
Also known as: 전주대학교
Private university in Jeonju, South Korea. Jeonju University is a private Christian university in South Korea. The campus is located in 1200 Hyoja-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do.[6]