Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si) · Palaces
Gimje Byeokgolje Reservoir
The Byeokgolje Reservoir in Gimje is the oldest irrigation facility in Korea. According to the Samguk Sagi (history of t…
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Palaces and historic sites include Joseon-era palaces such as Gyeongbokgung, fortresses and other heritage sites. Some palaces hold seasonal night openings.
Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si) · Palaces
The Byeokgolje Reservoir in Gimje is the oldest irrigation facility in Korea. According to the Samguk Sagi (history of t…
Jeollabuk-do(Jangsu-gun) · Palaces
Uiamsa Shrine was built to the memory of Chu Nongae, who sacrificed her life during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasion of…
Jeollabuk-do(Iksan-si) · Palaces
Starting in 1989, archeologists undertook a 20-year-long excavation project at what is now known as the Wanggung-ni Hist…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) · Palaces
Omokdae is located on top of a steep hill and is one of the places where Yi Seong-gye (who later became King Taejo, the…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) · Palaces
Located in Jeollabuk-do province, Hanbyeokdang Pavilion has been designated Tangible Cultural Property No. 15. In 1404,…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) · Palaces
Pungnammun Gate was built during the middle of the Joseon Dynasty (1768) and was designated Treasure No. 308. Of the ori…
Jeollabuk-do(Iksan-si) · Palaces
Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom (18 BC-660 AD). According to Samgukyusa (historic…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) · Palaces
Jeonju Hyanggyo is a Confucian school that was established during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and is designated histo…
Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun) · Palaces
Dolmens are stone graves that were built during the prehistoric era. These stone landmarks are often compared to the pyr…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) · Palaces
Historic Site No. 339, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the…
Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si) · Palaces
Also known as Gwangtongnu, Gwanghalluwon Garden was originally built by Hwanghee Jeongseung in 1419 during the reign of…
Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun) · Palaces
Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is the setting of the beautiful Korean story “When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,” and also home…