Daeungjeon Hall of Cheongnyongsa Temple, Anseong

Cheongnyongsa Temple was originally founded in 1265, the sixth year of King Wonjong of Goryeo, by State Preceptor Myeongbon, who called it Daejangam. In 1364, the 13th year of King Gongmin, the Venerable Naong greatly expanded the temple and renamed it Cheongnyongsa; according to legend, the name was given after a blue dragon was seen descending on the clouds. Daeungjeon, the temple's main hall, is presumed to have been rebuilt in the late Joseon period. It measures three bays across the front and four bays to the side, with a paljak roof that, seen from the side, resembles the shape of the character for 'eight' (八). Bracket sets decorating and supporting the eaves are found not only above the columns but also between them, in the so-called dapo style; the outward-projecting members are elaborately carved with lotus flowers and buds on their upper faces, a heavily ornamented feature typical of the late Joseon period. The columns, left as entirely unworked round logs, are especially striking. Daeungjeon houses a bronze bell cast in 1674, the 15th year of King Hyeonjong of Joseon, and its architecture clearly displays the techniques and characteristics of late Joseon construction, making it valuable material for research into architectural history.

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Anseong, Gyeonggi

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