“Most people have some sort of religion; at least they know which church they're staying away from”
John Erskine People in Daegu downtown, therefore, know very well as to which church they're staying away from. However, to comment something on the essence of the upper quotation, it has to be admitted that here religion is not confined in visiting the Cathedral, but in realizing the core of religion and the serenity and tranquility in spirituality. There are so many things to see in this South Korean city of Daegu, however, Gyesan Cathedral, Daegu is regarded as one of the must see spots in this city. Gyesan Cathedral, Daegu is located at 71 Gyesan2-ga, Jung-gu, Daegu. If you need a contact to have information regarding the place before or after your visit, you may call at 053-254-2300. The previous building of this Gyesan Cathedral, Daegu was a Korean-style hall constructed in the year 1900. This Catholic cathedral was all burnt in 1901. However, creation was not demolished; and the recent church building is the proof of that. In the year 1902, Seo Sang-don, Kim Jong-hak and Jeong Gyu-ok helped Priest Robert construct a brick building in the Gothic style. So during this process Daegu witnessed a shift in sculpture from Korean style to Gothic style. Nowadays, this has been designated as the Historic Site No. 290. In the year 1903, the church was completed as the first Gothic-style church in the Yeongnam region and the third in Korea following Seoul and Pyeongyang. However, the total construction of this cathedral was completed in the year 1918. The owner of Gyesan Cathedral, Daegu is Daegu Catholic Church Management Foundation. Your trip to the important sites of this city will be completed only if you pay a visit to this Catholic Church during your vacation in Daegu.
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