Seoul(Gwanak-gu) · Palaces
Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park
Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo Dynasty. In 1973, the city of…
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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(Gwanak-gu) · Palaces
Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo Dynasty. In 1973, the city of…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
Gwanguimun Gate is said to be originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, in the southeast of the capita…
Seoul(Songpa-gu) · Palaces
Mongchontoseong Fortress is an earthen fortification from the Baekje Dynasty (18 BC-660 AD). It was built sometime betwe…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
Wongudan (Hwangudan) Altar refers to an altar complex for the rite of heaven. The rites were first performed in the Gory…
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) · Palaces
The Choi Sunu House is the old residence of Hyegok Choi Sunu (1916-1984), who lived in this house from 1976 until the da…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Jungang High School is located in Jong-ro near Samcheongdong-gil. It was built to educate the public at the beginning of…
Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) · Palaces
Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon are burial mounds once designated for princes and consorts. The social hierarchy was very stri…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the st…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Munmyo is a shrine dedicated to Confucius, whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism. It is also dedicated to…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Changuimun was often called Jahamun. It was one of four mini gates in the north surrounding the castle town Seoul during…
Seoul(Dongjak-gu) · Palaces
The rear area of the Seoul National Cemetery is surrounded by the sacred mountain ridges of the Dong Jak region that con…
Seoul(Gwangjin-gu) · Palaces
Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wa…