Incheon(Jemulpo-gu) · Palaces
Jemulpo Gurakbu - Incheon
Discover Jemulpo Gurabu: A Cultural Landmark in Incheon for International Visitors For international tourists visiting S…
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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.
Incheon(Jemulpo-gu) · Palaces
Discover Jemulpo Gurabu: A Cultural Landmark in Incheon for International Visitors For international tourists visiting S…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
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
Heunginjimun, designated Treasure No. 1, was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed important government…
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) · Palaces
Yeonmijeong Pavilion, located in Wolgot-ri in the county of Ganghwa-gun, is the designated Incheon Tangible Cultural Ass…
Seoul(Seocho-gu) · Palaces
Mt. Daemosan behind Heonilleung Royal Tomb was originally called Halmisan (meaning grandmother in Korean) because it res…
Daegu(Dalseong-gun) · Palaces
Dongdo Confucian Academy is located in Dongdo-ri, Guji-myeon, Dalseong-gun and is one of the five major Confucian school…
Gwangju(Buk-gu) · Palaces
The May 18th National Cemetery, located in front of Mt. Mudeungsan, is the symbol of freedom and democracy and is the gr…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
Large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom can be seen around Gyeongju at the Daereungwon Tomb Complex…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Palaces
The old building of the Seoul train station was designed by Tsukamoto Yasushi, a professor of Tokyo University. Construc…
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) · Palaces
"The Stone Guards of the Royal Tombs" Seonjeongneung is comprised of Seolleung Royal Tomb (선릉) and Jeongneung Royal Tomb…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
According to the historical records of Samguk-sagi, Wolji Pond was built during the 14th year of King Munmu (r. 661-681…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Daejojeon Hall was the queen’s residence at Changdeokgung Palace. Originally built in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s rei…