| Geumseonsa | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhist |
| Location | |
| Location | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
  Shown within South Korea | |
| Geographic coordinates | 37°37′12″N126°57′12″E / 37.6201°N 126.9532°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | Before 1405 |
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