Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
Gyeongju Samneung
Samneung means "three royal tombs," and has strong ties to history. The three royal tombs house three kings of the Silla…
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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.
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
Samneung means "three royal tombs," and has strong ties to history. The three royal tombs house three kings of the Silla…
Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si) · Palaces
Haegasa is a site named after the tale of 'Haega' in "The Heritage of the Three States." While the original Haegasa is a…
Busan(Geumjeong-gu) · Palaces
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (금정산성) is located on the peak of Mt. Geumjeongsan (801.5m) in Busan. Its original name was Do…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si) · Palaces
The Ye-an branch of the Gwangsan Kim clan’s founder, Sir Hyo-ro Kim created this village Descendents of the family have…
Chungcheongnam-do(Yesan-gun) · Palaces
Located 23km northwest from Yewan, the Chunguisa Relics Site was constructed in 1968 to pay tribute to Yun Bong Gil, who…
Chungcheongnam-do(Seosan-si) · Palaces
Seosan Maaesamjonbul (Rock-Carved Buddha Triad) is carved into a huge rock cliff at the entrance to Bowonsa Temple at Ga…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
Haepungbuwongu Yun Taek-yeong Daek Jaesil is a house built by the father-in-law of King Sunjong of Joseon Dynasty. He bu…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si) · Palaces
Dosan Confucian Academy was established in 1574 (7th year under the reign of King Seonjo), by the disciples and others w…
Ulsan(Ulju-gun) · Palaces
Petroglyphs refer to the paintings in which objects and symbols are carved, pecked, and colored on rocks, huge cliffs an…
Daegu(Dalseong-gun) · Palaces
Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1789 in honor of General Kim Chung-seon (1571-1642), who contributed greatl…
Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) · Palaces
Gwangneung (광릉) is located in Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do. This is the royal tomb of King Sejo (1417-1468, reign: 1455-1468…
Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si) · Palaces
Gyebaek (? - 660) was a general in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. This historic site is not far from Hwangsanbeol…