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District of Seoul
Seoul - South Korea

Gyeongbokgung

Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace -- is a royal palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. First constructed in 1395, later burned and abandoned for almost three centuries, and then reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. The name means "Palace" [Gung Gung] "Greatly Blessed by Heaven" [Gyeongbok Gyeongbok].

Located at 37.5786, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Museums in Seoul, Palaces in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Historic house museums

Changdeokgung

Changdeokgung (Hangul, 창덕궁, 昌德宮; literally, "Prospering Virtue Palace") -- also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace -- is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). As it is located east of Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeokgung, along with Changgyeonggung, is also referred to as the "East Palace" (동궐, 東闕, Donggwol).

Located at 37.5794, 126.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Palaces in South Korea, Jongno District, World Heritage Sites in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Sungkyunkwan University

Sungkyunkwan University was founded in 1398 as the highest national educational institute in the early years of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. As the oldest university in East Asia, it has fostered leaders of Korean society for over 600 years. Now Sungkyunkwan University (also known as SKKU or simply Seongdae) is a private university in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea.

Located at 37.5871, 126.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sungkyunkwan University, Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration, Educational institutions established in 1946

Changgyeonggung

Changgyeong Palace is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. Originally the Summer Palace of the Goryeo Emperor, it later became one of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was originally built as "Suganggung" by King Sejong for his father, Taejong, but in 1483 renovated and enlarged by King Seongjong at which time it received its current name. During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese built a zoo, botanical garden, and museum on the site.

Located at 37.5784, 126.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Palaces in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Blue House

The Blue House (Korean: 청와대 Cheong Wa Dae) is the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state, the President of the Republic of Korea and located in the capital city of Seoul. The Korean name literally translates to "pavilion of blue tiles. " The Blue House is in fact a complex of buildings, built largely in the traditional Korean architectural style with some modern elements.

Located at 37.5865, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Official residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Presidential palaces, Buildings and structures completed in 1991

Anguk Station

Anguk Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. Anguk station is the subway station nearest to the Insadong and Samcheongdong districts, as well as the ancient royal residence of Unhyeongung.

Located at 37.5764, 126.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Jonggak Station

Jonggak Station is a station on the Line 1 of the Seoul Subway in South Korea. It is located on Jongno, central Seoul and comprises a large underground arcade. The second-largest book shop in South Korea, the Bandi & Luni's lying under the Jongno Tower, which in turn is just above this station, is directly accessible from the station. On every New Year's Day, the bell ceremony (Jeyaeui Jong Tajongsik) is held at Boshingak, the nearby bell pavilion.

Located at 37.5703, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Jongno District, Railway stations opened in 1974

Gwanghwamun Station

Gwanghwamun Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5 in South Korea. It is not the closest subway station to the actual gate of Gwanghwamun, for which it is named. It is located next to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. This station boasts the most traffic of all Line 5 stations.

Located at 37.5716, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1996

Jogyesa

Jogyesa is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, becoming so in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea. The temple was first established in 1395, at the dawn of the Joseon Dynasty; the modern temple was founded in 1910 and initially called "Hwanggaksa. " The name was changed to "Taegosa" during the period of Japanese rule, and then to the present name in 1954. Jogyesa is located in Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, in central Seoul.

Located at 37.5739, 126.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1395 establishments, Jongno District, Buddhist temples in Seoul, Buddhist temples of the Jogye Order

Japanese General Government Building, Seoul

The Government-General Building (1916-26) -- often referred to outside of Korea as the "Seoul Capitol" -- was the chief administrative building in Keijo (Seoul) during Colonial Korea and the seat of the Governor-General of Korea from 1926 until 1946. After independence the neoclassical building was the scene of numerous important events for the Republic of Korea (South Korea), housing first the National Assembly, and later the National Museum of Korea.

Located at 37.5774, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Seoul, Korea under Japanese rule, History of Seoul, Government buildings completed in 1926, Government buildings in South Korea, Neoclassical architecture

Unhyeongung

Unhyeon Palace, also known as Unhyeongung Royal Residence, is a former Korean royal residence located at 114-10 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea. It was formerly the residence of Prince Regent Daewon-gun, ruler of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty in the 19th century, and father of Emperor Gojong. Gojong himself also lived in this residence until age 12 when he assumed the throne.

Located at 37.5761, 126.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Royal residences in South Korea, Palaces in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Buildings and structures in Seoul

Tapgol Park

Tapgol Park, formerly Pagoda Park, is a small (19,599 m²/23,440 yd²/4.84 acre) public park located at 97 Jongno (street), Seoul, South Korea. This park was once a site of Wongaksa (Buddhist Temple). The word tap means "pagoda", and the park gets its name from the Wongaksa Pagoda, a 10 storied stone pagoda located in the park. It was previously the site of a 15th century Buddhist temple, and a 10 storied stone pagoda and a few relics of the temple still can be seen in the park.

Located at 37.5711, 126.988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Parks in Seoul

Gwanghwamun

Gwanghwamun is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair. Restoration work on the gate was finished and opened to the public on August 15, 2010.

Located at 37.576, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Buildings and structures in Seoul, History of Seoul, 1395 establishments, Gates in South Korea, Gates in Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Bosingak

Bosingak is a large bell pavilion on Jongno in Seoul, South Korea. The bell in Bosingak gives Jongno its name, which literally means "bell street. " It was originally constructed in 1396 but destroyed many times by both war and fire. It was designated Bosingak by Emperor Gojong in 1895. In the Joseon Dynasty,this bell was the center of the castle. The bell was hit to announce the opening and closing of the 4 gates around Seoul.

Located at 37.5699, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jongno District, Bells, Pavilions, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Station

Gyeongbokgung station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. Gyeongbokgung station is the subway station nearest to the Gyeongbok Palace or (Gyeongbokgung). The station is also near the Central Government Complex and the National Police Agency of South Korea. There are other administrative buildings in the neighborhood.

Located at 37.5758, 126.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Bukchon Art Museum

Bukchon Art Museum is an art museum in Seoul, South Korea. It has 150 pieces of Korean modern art, 200 pieces of Chinese art, 2500 of old documents of Joseon dynasty in total of 2850.

Located at 37.5803, 126.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Art museums established in 2005, 2005 establishments in South Korea

Han Sang Soo Embroidery Museum

The Han Sang Soo Embroidery Museum is an art museum specializing in Korean embroidery located in Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, central of Seoul, South Korea. It was established by Han Sang Soo (한상수, born c. 1934) who holds a title as a jasujang (자수장, embroidery artisan) of the 80th Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by the Cultural Heritage Administration of South Korea.

Located at 37.5828, 126.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Embroidery, Textile museums, Art museums established in 2006, 2006 establishments in South Korea

Gahoe Museum

Gahoe Museum is a private museum of South Korea, located in Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It was established in 2002 and houses, over 1,500 relics consisting of 750 amulets, 250 items of folk paintings, approximately 150 classical books, and 250 other odd items.

Located at 37.5822, 126.986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Museums in Seoul, Museums established in 2002

Seoul Education Museum

The Seoul Education Museum is an education museum in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.5798, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Museums in Seoul, Education museums

Tibet Museum (South Korea)

The Tibet Museum is a museum dedicated to Tibetan culture in Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.5802, 126.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Seoul, Tibetan culture, Jongno District

World Jewellery Museum

The World Jewellery Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.581, 126.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Jewellery museums

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. Now it is used as a traditional culture center and hanok restaurant, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty.

Located at 37.5831, 126.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Folk villages in South Korea, Jongno District, Joseon Dynasty, Korean architecture, Neighbourhoods of Seoul

Jeongdok Public Library

Jeongdok Public Library is a library in Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Hwa-dong, Jongno-gu, on Bukchongil. On the campus of Jeongdok Public Library is Jongchinbu, Seoul Tangible Cultural Property number 9. Jongchinbu was constructed in 1433 and is one of three remaining Joseon Dynasty government buildings. The rest were destroyed in the Japanese invasions, occupation, or the Korean War. Until February 1976, Kyunggi High School was located in the campus.

Located at 37.5808, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Libraries in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Jongno Tower

Jongno Tower is a 33-story office building in Jongno, Seoul. Its top floor is equipped with a restaurant and bar which is famous for its view of Jongno and other areas of Seoul. The tower is located near Jonggak Station of Seoul Subway Line 1. The 23rd to 30th floors are hollow. The hangeul lettering is 삼성증권, the owner of the building. It was designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, and built in 1999. Its height is 132 meters.

Located at 37.5708, 126.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Seoul, Jongno District, Office buildings completed in 1999, Skyscrapers in Seoul, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

Sukjeongmun

Sukjeongmun (Hangul 숙정문, Hanja 肅靖門; also known as North Gate) is one of the The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is also known as Bukdaemun (북대문, “North Big Gate”).

Located at 37.5956, 126.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul, 1390s architecture