Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si) · Palaces
Seongyojang House
Seongyojang is the former upper class residence of the Naebeon Lee (1703-1781) noble family of Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do…
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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
Seongyojang is the former upper class residence of the Naebeon Lee (1703-1781) noble family of Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do…
Seoul(Nowon-gu) · Palaces
Designated as Historical Site No. 201, Taereung Gangneung is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb (태릉) houses the…
Gyeonggi-do(Gwangju-si) · Palaces
Namhansanseong Provincial Park is a very popular mountain-climbing and driving destination located just outside Seoul. T…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
At the summit of Mt. Paldalsan is Hyowon’s Bell, a bell that was created to honor the filial devotion of King Jeongjo to…
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) · Palaces
"Neglected for Royal Ascendance"Jeongneung Royal Tomb (정릉) is the tomb of Queen Consort Sindeok, the second wife of King…
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) · Palaces
Uireung (의릉) is the royal tomb of King Gyeongjong (1688-1724, reign 1720-1724), the 20th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, an…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
The Royal Tomb of Queen Seondeok (선덕여왕릉), located in Bomun-dong, is a round-shaped tomb with earthen layers, 73 meters i…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Hwaseomun Gate is the western gate of Hwaseong Fortress, Treasure No. 403. Over the stone mujigae (rainbow) door is a si…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
Seokbinggo means a freezer made of rocks. It is an ancient refrigerator only in Korea. It is located in Gyeongju, the an…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
Bonghwangdae is an ancient tomb of Silla located in the tomb cluster of Nodong-dong. The tomb is an impressive 82 meters…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Palaces
Geumgwanchong, located in Noseo-dong, Gyeongju, is a tomb from the Silla Kingdom (B.C. 57∼A.D. 935). It is one of the th…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Jinju-si) · Palaces
Standing grandly above the rocky cliffs of Namkang River is Chokseongnu Pavilion, arguably one of the most beautiful ‘nu…