Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun) · Palaces
Gochangeupseong Fortress
Gochangeupseong Fortress is a natural fortress built by civilians in 1453. A government office building of the Joseon er…
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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.
Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun) · Palaces
Gochangeupseong Fortress is a natural fortress built by civilians in 1453. A government office building of the Joseon er…
Gangwon-do(Taebaek-si) · Palaces
Cheonjedan are altars set up by people a long time ago to offer goods to Heaven. In old records such as the Samguksagi (…
Ulsan(Ulju-gun) · Palaces
Seosaengpo Waeseong Fortress (Seosaengpo Japanese Fortress) is a stone fortress typical of the Japanese style popular in…
Gyeonggi-do(Gimpo-si) · Palaces
The fortress on Munsusan Mountain (문수산, 376m) was built in 1694, the 20th year of the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th ki…
Chungcheongnam-do(Yesan-gun) · Palaces
Chusa Gotaek is the traditional Korean house of the renowned scholar and calligrapher, Chusa (also known as Kim Jeong-Hu…
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) · Palaces
Byeolbangjin Fortress was designated as Jeju Monument No. 24 on April 13, 1973. The fortress is about 950 meters in circ…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Sangju-si) · Palaces
Chunguisa Temple is home to the tablets of General Chung Ki-ryong (1562-1622), a military official from the mid-Joseon D…
Jeollanam-do(Wando-gun) · Palaces
Yun Seondo, a non-military civil administrator and poet in the mid Joseon Dynasty (1587~1671), could hardly contain his…
Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun) · Palaces
Deokcheonseowon Confucian Academy, called “Yucheonsa,” was originally built in front of Gusan Village in Dugil-ri, Seolc…
Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun) · Palaces
Built between 1919 and 1921, the Seon Byeong-guk house’s unique architectural style uses dimensions greater than those o…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Sangju-si) · Palaces
Gyeongcheondae Terrace (경천대) is said to be the most beautiful spot along the nearly 510km-long Nakdonggang River (낙동강).…
Jeollabuk-do(Jangsu-gun) · Palaces
Nongae was born in Juchon Village, Daegok-ri, Janggye-myeon in the 7th year of King Seonjo (September 3, 1575). A clever…