Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si) · Palaces
Ojukheon House
The Ojukheon House (오죽헌) gets its name from the many black bamboo trees that surround it. It was here where Sinsaimdang…
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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.
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si) · Palaces
The Ojukheon House (오죽헌) gets its name from the many black bamboo trees that surround it. It was here where Sinsaimdang…
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) · Palaces
Designated as Historic Site No.134, Samseonghyeol is located in the pine forest between Kal Hotel and Jeju Folklore & Na…
Gwangju(Nam-gu) · Palaces
The House of Choi Seung-hyo is a traditional residential building located on the southeastern slopes of Yangrimsan Mount…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the st…
Chungcheongnam-do(Asan-si) · Palaces
Hyeonchungsa Shrine, located in Asan-si, is the shrine of General Lee Sun-Shin (1545-1598). It was built in 1706, and na…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok (성덕대왕신종), the largest Korean bell preserved, stands 3.75m tall, has a lip diameter of…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Yeonmudae Post is located inside Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on a relatively high…
Gwangju(Nam-gu) · Palaces
Missionary Wilson’s House is a two-story brick building that sits upon the eastern foothills of Yangnimsan Mountain. Kno…
Seoul(Songpa-gu) · Palaces
Onjo, the progenitor of Kingdom Baekje, first settled in Wiryeseong Hanam. But no exact location is known till today. On…
Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si) · Palaces
Also known as Gwangtongnu, Gwanghalluwon Garden was originally built by Hwanghee Jeongseung in 1419 during the reign of…
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) · Palaces
Of the 4 Great Gates (Sukjeongmun, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and Seodaemun), established by the Emperor of 1396, Sukjeongmu…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
The Suwon Hyanggyo is one of the Confucian temple and school to teach local students in the Chosŏn Dynasty period (1392~…