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“Gate Gwanghwamun” Wcities.com
“Rediscovering Seoul” Travel + Leisure
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 123 attractions in Seoul
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This gate was constructed in 1395 as the main entrance from the majestic Sejong Boulevard into Kyongbuk Palace. Three arched gates and a two-story...... more » This gate was constructed in 1395 as the main entrance from the majestic Sejong Boulevard into Kyongbuk Palace. Three arched gates and a two-story pavilion are typical of the architectural design of that period. Completely reconstructed after years of conflict and falling into disrepair, it is now made of modern concrete and steel. It presently serves as a secondary entrance to Kwanghwamun Park. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building
Address: 76-2 Sejongro-dong Seoul 999-200
South Korea
Tel: +82 (0)2 757 0086 (KNTO)

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“光化門広場の周りが新しくなっています”
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4 of 5 stars
nicolina08   13 contributions
東京
Google Translation
Dec 19, 2009

2009年11月にソウルに行ってきました。 光化門広場あたりはリニューアルしていて李瞬臣の銅像の周りには 噴水が出来... more

“2009/8にできた光化門広場”
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5 of 5 stars
o2tomo   73 contributions
Warabi, Japan
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Aug 8, 2009

16車両だった世宗路を10車両に減らし作られた公園です。 ソウルの歴史が書いてある「歴史の水路」と、李舜臣将軍の銅像の... more

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Gate Gwanghwamun Address

76-2 Sejongro-dong, Seoul 999-200, South Korea
Tel: +82 (0)2 757 0086 (KNTO)