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National Palace Museum of Korea
The National Palace Museum of Korea opened in 1992 displaying relics from the Joseon Dynasty [1392~1910]. Over 20,000 ro…
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Palaces & Historic Sites
Palaces and historic sites include Joseon-era palaces such as Gyeongbokgung, fortresses and other heritage sites. Some palaces hold seasonal night openings.
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) · Palaces
Seolleung / Jeongneung (a.k.a. Seonjeongneung) [UNESCO World Heritage]
"The Stone Guards of the Royal Tombs" Seonjeongneung is comprised of Seolleung Royal Tomb (선릉) and Jeongneung Royal Tomb…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Unhyeongung Royal Residence
One of the amazing things about Seoul is that some of the most interesting historical sites are right in the middle of t…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Dongdaemun Gate(Heunginjimun Gate)
Heunginjimun, designated Treasure No. 1, was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed important government…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Gyeonghuigung Palace
During the latter half of the Joseon period, Gyeonghuigung Palace served as the secondary palace for the king. Situated…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun Gate)
Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the la…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Gwanghwamun Gate
Founded in 1395 by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbukgung Palace. Roughly m…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Changgyeonggung Palace
Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was first built by the 4th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejon…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]
Jongmyo Shrine was a primary place of worship for kings throughout Joseon Dynasty. The memorial service, called Jongmyo…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
Deoksugung Palace
Located at the corner of Seoul's busiest downtown intersection, Deoksugung Palace is famous for its elegant stone-wall r…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon
Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Gyeongbokgung Palace (Taegukgi-gil)
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest…
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