Official sources:
Unofficial sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myeongdong_Cathedral , Google Earth
Building Name: Myeondong Cathedral
Native Name:
Other Names: Cathedral Church of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception
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City: Seoul
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Country: South Korea
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Wikipedia.org URL:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myeongdong_Cathedral
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Interesting Facts/Records (in own words): Construction started in 1892. Completion was delayed because of the First Sino-Japanese War, but when the church was completed in 1898, it was the tallest building in Seoul. The church is a popular spot for protests.
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Coordinates (with decimal fraction): 37.5633 N, 126.9873 E
Heights--
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- antenna:
- spire: 45 m (Wikipedia)
- roof: 23 m (Wikipedia)
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Current Building Status (Built, Proposed, Cancelled, Destroyed, etc...): Built
Construction Dates--
- started: 1892
- finished: 1898
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Structure Type(s): Church
Building Use(s): Religious
Building Style(s): Gothic revival
Building Materials: Brick