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Yeonjudae Hermitage - 연주대 (戀主臺) (built at least 15th century onward)

This is part of Yonjuam temple, reportedly established by Uisang, the famous Silla monk. It was renamed Yeonjudae "Platform for Adoration of the Master" after Goryeo loyalists retreated here after the fall of the Goryeo kingdom in 1392. It is said that they gazed northward toward Gaeseong, the old Goryeo capital, dreaming of the last monarch.

It is also said that Princes Yangnyong and Hyoryong, the first and second sons of King Taejong (r. 1400-1418) often came here when they lived in seclusion on Mt. Gwanaksan after realizing their father was going to make their younger brother, the future King Sejong, crown prince.

Address: 경기 과천시 중앙동 85-2.

(Designated City Monument #20).