Amazing church architecture in South Korea

The South Koreans found a new use for electricity pylons: pictures of the most eye-catching churches I encountered on my road trips through South Korea.

This is not an in-depth discussion of church architecture in South Korea. I am not religious, nor do I have a sound knowledge of historical architecture. My high school (a long time ago!) focused on European architecture anyway; mainly Roman and Greek but also Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.

What I want to share instead is my surprise and wonder at the intriguing buildings I saw on my round trips in South Korea. Sometimes this was because of the surroundings, but more often because of the electricity pylon-style of the crosses on top of the buildings.

Aren’t they simply amazing?

1) Interesting surroundings

Next to Dongdaemun wall

Surrounded by tall and modern buildings

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Next to the gas station

Looks huge compared to the tiny houses

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2) I love the many peaks

By day

By night

3) Macau casino style

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4) I blend well enough, but you still notice me

5) Pretending to be a Korean temple

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6) Did you notice that the peaks look like electricity pylons?

7) If not for the cross shape, this could have been on top of a motel

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Did you see any interesting churches on your trip to South Korea?