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I’m Lancye, a professional memory recorder!
Did you know that you can listen to docent explanations
the various artworks in Myeongdong Cathedral?
I don’t think anyone but believers would know about it,
but I’m actually a believer and this is the first time I’ve heard of it. lol
Myeongdong Cathedral Docent Program
I’ll share how to apply and my experience!
申请
I saw an announcement in the Seoul Gazette and decided to apply.
It turned out that I had done it in the first half of this year.
In my experience, programs like this at cathedrals
it’s better to apply as soon as the tickets open.
Plus, it’s free.
When you enter the homepage or call
you can find out when docent tickets are open.
You can apply from the homepage link below.
Myeongdong Cathedral Catholic Art Story Docent Program
Catholic Church Seoul Archdiocese Culture Promotion Committee, Myeongdong Cathedral Catholic Art Story Docent Program
cc.catholic.or.kr
Originally opened on September 9th
but changed to open on the 10th due to a system error.
As soon as we opened at 10am on the 10th, ticketing was successful!
I told everyone who would listen to apply.
But I signed up my whole group (my dad).
It was crazy how fast the spots were disappearing.
Within 4 hours of opening, the October ones were gone,
and the next day, all the November spots were gone.
Instructions will be sent to your cell phone number.
you only need to enter your name and phone number
your name and phone number.
Dad and #MyeongdongDate
Meet dad an hour and a half before
and ate at Myeongdong Gyoja,
and chatted at a cafe in the basement of Myeongdong Cathedral.
We arrived at 2:10 before the meeting time.
Tour locations, what to bring
There’s a mailbox somewhere!
Take the stairs up to Myeongdong Cathedral
It’s on the right, in front of the Holy Water Room.
I checked my name and got my program book and receiver.
I need to bring earphones to connect to the receiver.
No, not airpods. (Old school) earphones!
I forgot, but my dad brought 2.
For those who didn’t bring them, they lent them out.
Docent commentary
The history of Catholicism in Korea and the architecture of Myeongdong Cathedral,
architectural style (Gothic), and the collections inside.
It was a very informative docent commentary.
I listened to it while taking notes in case I didn’t remember it later.
The view is now filled with tall buildings.
When Myeongdong Cathedral was built
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace could be seen from this hill…!
Built over 1900 years ago
the largest Gothic building in modern architecture.
Modern architecture is characterized by