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Jongmyo Shrine
Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved.
The Story
Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved. Dedicated to the forefathers of the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), the shrine has existed in its present form since the 16th century and houses tablets bearing the teachings of members of the former royal family.