Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine
절두산 순교성지
📍 6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Introduction
Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine is the site of the Byeonin Persecution of 1866, where many Roman Catholics were brutally murdered. This site was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Byeonin Persecution and to remember the spirit of martyrdom at Jeoldusan. Past names of Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine included Yongdubong (Dragon Head Peak) and Jamdubong (Silkworm Head Peak), but was renamed in 2000.
The Martyrs’ Museum and Martyrs’ Memorial were built in 1967, and in 1972 Martyrs’ Park was opened to the public. Pope John Paul Ⅱ visited in the site in 1984 and Mother Teresa visited in 1985.
The Martyrs’ Museum and Martyrs’ Memorial were built in 1967, and in 1972 Martyrs’ Park was opened to the public. Pope John Paul Ⅱ visited in the site in 1984 and Mother Teresa visited in 1985.
Telephone
Homepage
www.jeoldusan.or.kr (Korean only)
🗺 Location
6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
✏ Details
Admission Fees
Free
[Jeoldusan Martyrs' Museum]
- Catholic groups: not fixed (take collection instead)
- Other groups: 1,000 won with reservation / 2,000 won without reservation
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3142-4434
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3142-4434
Parking Facility
Available
Closed
[Jeoldusan Martyrs' Museum] Closed Mondays
Opening Hours
Open 24 hr
[Jeoldusan Martyrs' Museum] 09:30-17:00
[Jeoldusan Martyrs' Museum] 09:30-17:00
