Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
Culture Station Seoul 284(Former Seoul Station)
The old building of the Seoul train station was designed by Tsukamoto Yasushi, a professor of Tokyo University. Construc…
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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(Jung-gu) · Palaces
The old building of the Seoul train station was designed by Tsukamoto Yasushi, a professor of Tokyo University. Construc…
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) · Palaces
Uireung (의릉) is the royal tomb of King Gyeongjong (1688-1724, reign 1720-1724), the 20th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, an…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
The original name of the Mingadaheon (Min’s club) was Minikduga (Minikdu’s home), but the place was renamed and remodele…
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) · Palaces
Of the 4 Great Gates (Sukjeongmun, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and Seodaemun), established by the Emperor of 1396, Sukjeongmu…
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) · Palaces
"Neglected for Royal Ascendance"Jeongneung Royal Tomb (정릉) is the tomb of Queen Consort Sindeok, the second wife of King…
Seoul(Seocho-gu) · Palaces
Mt. Daemosan behind Heonilleung Royal Tomb was originally called Halmisan (meaning grandmother in Korean) because it res…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
A once in a lifetime opportunity to learn the secrets to preparing royal Korean court food is currently being offered th…
Seoul(Nowon-gu) · Palaces
Designated as Historical Site No. 201, Taereung Gangneung is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb (태릉) houses the…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
After Korea gained independence from Japan in 1945, the former president Lee Seungman and his wife lived in their house…
Seoul(Gangdong-gu) · Palaces
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era (7000 B.C. ~ 1000 B.C.) Even the ent…
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) · Palaces
Dongnimmun stands at a spot originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited,…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
The Bosingak Belfry was used during the Joseon Dynasty to keep the time. There were four gates in Seoul that allowed peo…