Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate
Situated in the northeast of Hanyang (the former name of Seoul), Hyehwamun Gate was one of four small gates in the city’…
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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
Situated in the northeast of Hanyang (the former name of Seoul), Hyehwamun Gate was one of four small gates in the city’…
Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) · Palaces
Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon are burial mounds once designated for princes and consorts. The social hierarchy was very stri…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was built in 1898 by decree of King Gojong’s. It was originally set up close to the northern wall…
Chungcheongnam-do(Buyeo-gun) · Palaces
This granite pagoda from the late Baekje period in Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do has been designated as Nation…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
King Naemul was the 17th monarch of the Silla Kingdom (in power from 356 to 402) and became the second king of the Kim f…
Jeollabuk-do(Gunsan-si) · Palaces
Gunsan Japanese-style House of Sinheung-dong was designated as Registered Cultural Heritage No. 183 in 2005. The area of…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
The Oreung Tombs (“oreung” meaning “five royal tombs”) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si) · Palaces
The Imcheonggak Pavilion was built as a home during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1919) because of one aristocratic family’s…
Chungcheongnam-do(Gongju-si) · Palaces
Located in Gongju-si, Gongsanseong Fortress is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period (234-678…
Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun) · Palaces
This 600-year-old pine tree stands at the entrance to Mt. Songnisan (속리산) in Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. This old tree…
Gyeonggi-do(Hwaseong-si) · Palaces
Yungneung (융릉) is the joint tomb of King Jangjo (1735-1762) and Queen Heongyeong (1735-1815). King Jangjo was the father…
Seoul(Gwanak-gu) · Palaces
Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo Dynasty. In 1973, the city of…