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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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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(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
Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]
Jongmyo Shrine was a primary place of worship for kings throughout Joseon Dynasty. The memorial service, called Jongmyo…
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…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage]
Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official for…
Jeollabuk-do(Iksan-si) · Palaces
Mireuksaji
Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom (18 BC-660 AD). According to Samgukyusa (historic…
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…
Gwangju(Nam-gu) · Palaces
House of Lee Jang-woo
Designated the ‘No. 1 Gwangju Metropolitan City Folk Material’ on March 20, 1989, the House of Lee Jang-woo is an upper-…
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) · Palaces
Chojijin Fortress
Chojijin Fortress was built in 1656 for the purpose of national defense against seashore attacks from foreign enemies. C…
Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun) · Palaces
Gochang Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage]
Dolmens are stone graves that were built during the prehistoric era. These stone landmarks are often compared to the pyr…
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
Dongdaemun Gate(Heunginjimun Gate)
Heunginjimun, designated Treasure No. 1, was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed important government…
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