Geumgoksa

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Geumgoksa or Geumgok Temple (Korean: 금곡사) is a Buddhist temple in Gangjin county, South Jeolla province, South Korea. Its name means "Golden Valley Temple". Three temples and numerous smaller shrines and burial mounds comprise the site. It is noted for its scenery as well as a 3-tiered stone pagoda that dates to the Goryo Dynasty.[1]

AffiliationBuddhism
LocationPasan-ri, Gundong-myeon, Gangjin County, South Jeolla Province
CountrySouth Korea
Coordinates34.666436°N 126.776787°E / 34.666436; 126.776787
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Geumgok Temple
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
Location
LocationPasan-ri, Gundong-myeon, Gangjin County, South Jeolla Province
CountrySouth Korea
Geumgoksa is located in South Korea
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Coordinates34.666436°N 126.776787°E / 34.666436; 126.776787
Korean name
Hangul
금곡사
Hanja
金谷寺
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