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Daejeon National Cemetery (국립대전현충원)
- Address
- 251, Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
대전광역시 유성구 현충원로 251 (갑동) - Type
- Temples/ Religious Sites
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-42-718-7114 - Homepage
- www.dnc.go.kr (Korean, English)
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Information
Introduction
Daejeon National Cemetery covers a vast area of land spanning 330,000㎡. The cemetery is comprised of graves for the deceased patriots, men of national merit, generals, officers, soldiers, etc.
Major facilities include the Memorial Tower and Memorial Gate for paying reverence to the deceased patriots, Patriotic Spirit Exhibition Center displaying photos and articles left by the deceased, and an outdoor exhibition space, where military battle equipments are on display. Other facilities within the cemetery grounds include fountains, statues, sculptures, pavilions, and Hyeonchungji, a man-made pond in the shape of the Korean peninsula.
The cemetery is well kept with many rest areas against the backdrop of beautiful natural landscape.
Operating Hours
March-October: 06:00-18:00
November-February: 07:00-18:00
Parking Facilities
1,000 parking spaces
Available Facilities
Patriotic movies (Hyeonchunggwan Hall), exhibitions (Hogukgwan Hall), outdoor exhibitions, rest area
Admission Fees
Free
Facilities for the Handicapped
Wheelchair rental, wheelchair ramp, parking spaces, restrooms
Parking Fees
Free
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