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Chhunnelsa is a sanctuary in Busan . It was built in the beginning of the XVII century and today it is an urban monument of history and culture. The sanctuary is a complex of buildings that have been completed and changed for several centuries.
Description
Today in Chhunnels there are memorial tablets of soldiers who bravely defended the country from the Japanese in 1592. But initially the task of the main building was completely different. King Sonjo built it in 1605 in memory of Song Sanghen, the mayor of Pusan, who died heroically during the Japanese-Chinese War, and named Songsons. Soon the power changed, and the building acquired a new name, which has survived to our day - Chhunnels. Since 1624, the memory of the hero-patriot Chon Bal was honored here.
For a while the structure was used for educational purposes, so new buildings appeared around it: audiences and living quarters. This short-lived complex was called the Confucian Academy of Allaksov.
By the beginning of the XVIII century, the building of the sanctuary was destroyed, and in 1709 they built a new one. It was already honored not only by Son Sanghen, but also by all patriots of the Japanese-Chinese war.
Chhunnels Architecture
Despite the fact that the complex around the shrine was not built at the same time, all the buildings are similar in style. Entrance to the territory is possible through five gates, near which there are no less important objects than Chhunnelsa:
- Naesammun. On both sides of the gate are six pavilions with memorial tablets, including Admiral Lee. The walkway leading from the gate is the way to the main exhibition hall.
- Yungmun. Nearby are Dongya and Seoya, where they prepared food for various rituals.
- Esamun. There is an administrative office and a lecture hall, where lectures are held so far.
- Chongmun. The road from the gate will lead to the temple of Chungneios.
- Hongsalmun.
On the territory of the complex there is a pond, a lot of flowers grow. There are benches along the promenades, so there are always a lot of people here who want to relax from the noise, read a book or be alone with them.
How to get there?
You can get to Chhunnels on city buses Nos. 89, 189, 48, 307 and 129. The stop has the same name as the sanctuary. The landmark is a large white monument with soldiers, which is located next to the bus station.