Plan your visit to Gongseri Catholic Church in Chungcheongnam-do. Find visitor information, location details and HANKATONG CARD payment information.
About Gongseri Catholic Church
Gongseri Catholic Church was founded in 1894 as the main parish of the Daejeon diocese in Gongse-ri, Inju-myeon that connects Asanman Bay to Sapgyocheon Stream. Early missionaries originally used a common house for church meetings in the early years until in 1897 when a rectory was built, followed by the establishment of the main church in 1922. This was the first Catholic church in Chungcheongnam-do and the religion spread across Anseong, Onyang, and Dunpo to establish regional churches respectively.
The grounds have three graves of prosecuted martyrs, a parish and rectory, retreat house, and meeting room. The premises is surrounded by beautiful views of a lush forest.
◎ Travel information discovering the charm of Hallyu
This Gothic-style cathedral, with its tall spires and picturesque red-brick exterior, was selected by the Korea Tourism Organization in 2005 as one of Korea’s most beautiful cathedrals. With a history spanning more than 130 years, it is home to numerous cultural assets and protected trees.
Its distinctive and lyrical atmosphere has also made it a popular filming location for movies, dramas, and commercials. The Gongseri Catholic Church Museum is also worth visiting along with the cathedral.
Visitor information
- Address
- 10, Gongseriseongdang-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Opening hours (KST)
- 09:00-18:00 [Holy Place Museum] 9:30-16:30 (entry deadline 16:00) ※Closed on Tuesdays [Philgrim mass] Monday-Saturday 11:00 p.m [holy hour] Friday 19:00 [Mass] Tuesday 19:00, Saturday 17:00 [Sunday mass] 06:00, 10:00, 11:30
- Closed
- [Gift Shop / Pilgrimage Museum] Mondays
- Parking
- Available
- Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-533-8181
- Official website
- Visit the official website
Getting there
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Gongseri Catholic Church FAQs
What are the opening hours?
09:00-18:00 [Holy Place Museum] 9:30-16:30 (entry deadline 16:00) ※Closed on Tuesdays [Philgrim mass] Monday-Saturday 11:00 p.m [holy hour] Friday 19:00 [Mass] Tuesday 19:00, Saturday 17:00 [Sunday mass] 06:00, 10:00, 11:30
When is it closed?
[Gift Shop / Pilgrimage Museum] Mondays
Can I use HANKATONG CARD at Gongseri Catholic Church?
Yes. You can use your HANKATONG CARD at this location. Top up online in your own currency before you pay.
Where can I get HANKATONG CARD?
Get your HANKATONG CARD and check the current card price, delivery options and top-up information on the card page.
Photos and source
© Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사) / Korea Tourism Content Lab. KOGL Type3
Place information: Korea Tourism Organization, English TourAPI. HANKATONG CARD acceptance information: AllTripThings. Retrieved November 11, 2026.