Sogong-dong in Seoul
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Deoksugung

Deoksugung, also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by various Korean royalties until the colonial period around the turn of the 20th century. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. The buildings are of varying construction, including some of natural cryptomeria wood), painted wood, and stucco. Some buildings were built in Western style.

Located at 37.5662, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jung District, Seoul, Palaces in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Namdaemun

Namdaemun, officially known as the Sungnyemun (literally Gate of Exalted Ceremonies), is one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is located in Jung-gu between Seoul Station and Seoul City Plaza, with the historic 24-hour Namdaemun market is next to the gate. The gate, dating back to the 14th century, is a historic pagoda-style gateway, and is designated as the first National Treasure of South Korea.

Located at 37.56, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1390s architecture, Buildings and structures in Seoul, National Treasures of South Korea, Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul, Buildings and structures destroyed by arson

Bank of Korea

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is the central bank of South Korea and issuer of South Korean won. It was established on June 12, 1950 at Seoul, South Korea. The Bank's primary purpose is price stability. For that, the Bank targets inflation. The 2010–12 target is consumer price inflation of 3.0 ± 1%.

Located at 37.562, 126.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Banks of South Korea, Central banks, 1950 establishments in South Korea, Banks established in 1950

City Hall Station (Seoul)

City Hall Station is a station on Seoul Subway lines 1 and 2. As its name suggests, Seoul City Hall is located right next to the station. Deoksugung, a historic palace of the Joseon dynasty, is on the other side of the boulevard named Taepyeongno.

Located at 37.5647, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Seoul subway stations, Jung District, Seoul, Railway stations opened in 1974

Myeongdong Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception also known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is a prominent Latin-rite Roman Catholic church located in the Myeongdong neighborhood of Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Seoul, Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, the highest Catholic prelate in the country.

Located at 37.5669, 126.976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cathedrals in South Korea, Jung District, Seoul, Roman Catholic Church in South Korea, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Asia, Religious buildings completed in 1898, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Churches in Seoul

Wongudan

Wongudan Altar, located in Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea, was built in 1897 to serve as a site for the performance of the rite of heaven. The site was also known by other names, such as Hwangudan (환구단, 圜丘壇), Jecheondan and Wondan (원단, 圜壇). Wongudan was designated South Korea's Historic Site No.  157 on July 15, 1967. The rite of Heaven was performed during the pre-Three Kingdoms period.

Located at 37.5651, 126.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jung District, Seoul, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Korean Confucianism, Korean Empire, Confucianism

Namdaemun Market

Namdaemun Market is a large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. The market is located next to Namdaemun, the "Great South Gate," which was the main southern gate to the old city. It is the oldest and largest market in Korea.

Located at 37.5594, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jung District, Seoul, Retail markets in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Shopping districts and streets in South Korea

Euljiro 1-ga Station

Euljiro 1-ga Station (을지로입구역) is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. The station is located on the north end of the Myeongdong shopping district and is the station closest to the main branch of the Lotte Department Store.

Located at 37.5661, 126.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jung District, Seoul, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1983

Seoul City Hall

Seoul City Hall is a governmental building for the Seoul Metropolitan Government in South Korea, in charge of the administrative affairs of Seoul. It is located in Taepyeongno, Jung-gu, the heart of Seoul. It's located next to City Hall Station (Seoul) on Seoul Subway Line 1. In front of the city hall is Seoul Plaza.

Located at 37.5664, 126.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Seoul, Government of Seoul, Destroyed landmarks, Seats of local government

Seoul Museum of Art

The Seoul Museum of Art is an art museum operated by Seoul City Council and located in central of Seoul, South Korea. It was opened in the Gyeonghuigung Palace area, a royal palace of Joseon dynasty, with six exhibition rooms and an outdoor sculpture park. However, in 2002 a larger main branch was opened behind Deoksugung Palace, replacing the Gyeonguigung Branch as the main branch.

Located at 37.5641, 126.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jung District, Seoul, Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Art museums established in 1988, 1988 establishments in South Korea

Seoul Plaza

Seoul Plaza is a central plaza located in front of Seoul City Hall at Taepyeongno, Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was reopened on May 1, 2004, by Seoul Metropolitan Government with the purpose of providing the public an open space. It is part of the City's plans for environmentally friendly renovation projects such as the Cheonggye Stream and Gwanghwamun Plaza.

Located at 37.5656, 126.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jung District, Seoul, Squares in South Korea

Gwangtonggwan

Gwangtonggwan, located in Seoul, is one of Korea's oldest bank buildings. Its address is 19 Namdaemunno 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul. Currently the Woori Bank's Jongno Branch, it is also the oldest continuously operating bank building in Korea. Constructed in 1909, Gwangtonggwan is one of the few surviving examples of Korea's early 20th century western architecture.

Located at 37.5675, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Seoul