Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Huijeongdang Hall (희정당)
Located inside Changdeokgung Palace, Huijeongdang Hall is a one-storey structure built in ikgong style (bird wing-shaped…
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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
Located inside Changdeokgung Palace, Huijeongdang Hall is a one-storey structure built in ikgong style (bird wing-shaped…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) · Palaces
Located in Jeollabuk-do province, Hanbyeokdang Pavilion has been designated Tangible Cultural Property No. 15. In 1404,…
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoju-si) · Palaces
Yeongneung (영릉) is the joint tomb of the 4th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejong (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450) and h…
Jeollanam-do(Yeongam-gun) · Palaces
The hometown of Wangin Baksa (Wangin, the Great Scholar) is located at the foot of Munpilbong Peak to the east of Gurim…
Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) · Palaces
Seosamneung (서삼릉) is the name of the three royal tombs of Huireung (희릉), Hyoreung (효릉) and Yereung (예릉). It is located i…
Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun) · Palaces
Osan-ri Prehistory Museum houses the oldest remains of the Prehistoric age to be found in Korea. The site is not only im…
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…
Jeollanam-do(Damyang-gun) · Palaces
Soswaewon Garden is a private garden from the Joseon Period where the beauty of traditional Korea is preserved. It was b…
Jeollabuk-do(Iksan-si) · Palaces
The Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda is located on a hill about 2 kilometers south of Wanggung-myeon in Iksan, which is…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si) · Palaces
Gujibong Peak in Gusan-dong, Gimhae in Gyeongsangnam-do is believed to be the birthplace of King Suro, the founder of th…
Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) · Palaces
Seooreung (서오릉) is composed of Gyeongneung (경릉, the tomb of the posthumously designated rulers, King Deokjong and Queen…
Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun) · Palaces
This three-story building located in Cheorwon-eup was constructed in 1946. Used as the headquarters of the Labor Party u…