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Daejojeon Hall
Daejojeon Hall was the queen’s residence at Changdeokgung Palace. Originally built in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s rei…
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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.
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Daejojeon Hall was the queen’s residence at Changdeokgung Palace. Originally built in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s rei…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Injeongjeon Hall is the main throne hall of Changdeokgung Palace. The hall was used for conducting major state affairs,…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
Haepungbuwongu Yun Taek-yeong Daek Jaesil is a house built by the father-in-law of King Sunjong of Joseon Dynasty. He bu…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was built in 1898 by decree of King Gojong’s. It was originally set up close to the northern wall…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
Inhwamun Gate used to be the main gate before the main hall, Junghwajeon Hall, was built. The palace was expanded in 190…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Located inside Changdeokgung Palace, Nakseonjae Hall is a one-storey structure built in ikgong style (bird wing-shaped e…
Seoul(Songpa-gu) · Palaces
The ancient tombs in Bangi-dong were discovered during the land readjustment project of Jamsil-jigu District in 1975. A…
Seoul(Songpa-gu) · Palaces
Onjo, the progenitor of Kingdom Baekje, first settled in Wiryeseong Hanam. But no exact location is known till today. On…
Seoul(Gangbuk-gu) · Palaces
Located at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the National Cemetery for the April 19th Revolution was established in memory…
Seoul(Songpa-gu) · Palaces
The stone mound tombs in Seokchon-dong were found and investigated as part of the city development project in Jamsil dis…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Daehanuiwon (Daehan Medical Center) is an antique two-story brick building within the grounds of Seoul National Universi…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be 600 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the p…