Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbok Palace)
This was the major center of political life during the 500-year long Joseon Dynasty,
the last of the Korean dynasties. In fact, Gyeongbokgung represents the finest architectural
techniques of the entire dynasty.
Homepage : www.royalpalace.go.kr
TEL : 82-2-3700-3900 Transportation : Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station. Exit 5
Deoksugung (Deoksu Palace)
Deoksu literally means wish for longevity. The Joseon Dynasty's last sovereign, King Sunjong,
named this palace Deoksu to wish his father, King Gojong, a long life. Nearly 6,000 relics
used in the royal court during the Joseon Dynasty are exhibited here. Every afternoon, the changing
of the Royal Guard ceremony is reenacted in traditional costume at the main gate, just
as it may have occurred for hundreds of years.
Homepage : www.deoksugung.go.kr
TEL : 82-2-771-9951 Transportation :Exit 2 or 3 of City Hall Station, Line 1; Exit 12 of City Hall station, Line 2
Changdeokgung (Changdeok Palace)
Changdeokgung is the best-preserved palace of all the five palaces in Seoul.
It is an important part of Korea's traditional architectural heritage,
and it was designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Changgyeonggung (Changgyeong Palace)
Changgyeonggung was built in 1484 by order of King Seongjong (the ninth king of the
Joseon Dynasty,(1469-1494) for former kings and princes, especially the seventh king,
Sejo (1417-1468), the eighth, Yeojong (1468-1469) and Prince Deokjong.
Homepage : cgg.cha.go.kr
TEL : 82-2-762-4868 Transportation : Line 4, Hyehwa Station. Exit 4
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