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Namsan Octagonal Pavilion

남산 팔각정

+82-2-3783-5900
seoul.go.kr

126, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pvailion was built to comemorate Lee Seung-mahn in 1959, was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960, and then rebuilt on November 11, 1968.

This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirity of Seoul below.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3783-5900
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)

Updated 2016.04.24

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From Beotigogae Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 1.
- Walk toward Banyan Tree Club and Spa.
- Cross the street toward the National Theater of Korea (국립극장).
- Follow the road going up to N Seoul Tower.

From Dongguk Univ. Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
- Walk straight toward the National Theater of Korea.
- Turn right and follow the road going up to N Seoul Tower.

[Bus]
Blue Bus: 402, 405
Circular Bus: 02, 03, 05, 90S

126, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 4 Myeongdong (명동) - 1045.9m
Subway Line 4 Hoehyeon (Namdaemun Market) (회현(남대문시장)) - 1125.7m
Subway Line 3 Chungmuro (충무로) - 1218.6m
Subway Line 4 Chungmuro (충무로) - 1218.6m
Subway Line A Seoul (서울) - 1369.2m
Subway Line 1 Seoul (서울) - 1369.2m
Subway Line 4 Seoul (서울) - 1369.2m
Subway Line 4 Sookmyung Women's Univ. (Garwol) (숙대입구(갈월)) - 1578.1m
Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1(il)ga (을지로입구) - 1658.1m
Subway Line 3 Euljiro 3(sam)ga (을지로3가) - 1672.9m

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