Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)

Explanation

Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 as the official palace of the Joseon dynasty by Yi Seong-gye, the future King Taejo and founder of the new regime. Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because of its location to the north, comparied to Changdeokgung Palace in the east and Gyeonghuigung Palace in the west. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and is the largest of all five palaces. Many Joseon kings were crowned here. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong. The assassination of Empress Myeongseong, however, resulted in Gyeongbokgung Palace losing its function as a royal palace, eventually witnessing the downfall of the Joseon dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace retains the original Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a prime example of Joseon architecture, and the Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and pond. The sculptures in the Geunjeongjeon Hall exemplify Joseon-era sculpture techniques. The west side of the area outside Heungnyemun Gate is occupied by the National Palace Museum of Korea, while the eastern side of Hyangwonjeong Pavilion within the Gyeongbokgung Palace is occupied by the National Folk Museum of Korea.

Inquiry

+82-2-3700-3900

Homepage

royal.khs.go.kr

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Contact and Information : +82-2-3700-3900

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : Tuesdays (If Tuesday falls on a public holiday, it will be closed on the following business day instead)

Hours : November-February 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:00)
March-May & September-October 09:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00)
June-August 09:00-18:30 (Last admission 17:30)

More information

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
* Free for parking less than 10 min
- Small-sized cars: 3,000 won for 1 hour; 800 won for every additional 10 min
- Mid- and large-sized cars: 5,000 won for 1 hour; 800 won for every additional 10 min

Admission Fees
Adult 3,000 won
(Free for those under 19 years old over 65 years old)
* Refer to the official website for discount details

Location

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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