Published Date : Jul 03, 2014 / Edited Date : Oct 11, 2024
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One of the five grand palaces, Gyeonghuigung Palace was also called "Seogweol" (which means "palace of the west") because it's located west of the main palace, Gyeongbokgung. In its heyday, it was part of a vast complex, with 100 buildings in total, but most of these were destroyed during the Japanese occupation. Following intensive restoration work, it reopened to the public in 2002. On its grounds stand the Seoul Museum of History and the Gyeonghuigung Annex Building of the Seoul Museum of Art. The palace was originally constructed by order of King Gwanghae, the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty, and was completed in 1623. From the beginning, it was much-loved and served as a secondary palace for some ten kings of the Joseon Dynasty.
A variety of Korean art can also be seen in the Gyeonghuigung Annex building of the Seoul Museum of Art, which is situated on the Gyeonghuigung site. Also, the Seoul Museum of History, one of the foremost tourist attractions in the city, houses a permanent collection allowing visitors to see how Seoul has developed and transformed from prehistoric times to the present day.
Judging from the size and number of tourists there, I would say you can almost miss this place without feeling the loss, except it is one of the five palaces of Seoul. Not much to see there.
OntarioTraveler92024-12-19
.witnessed change of guards at the palace..huge crowds...well dressed discipline order timely..systematic entry to the sprawling
Amazing sunny day..witnessed change of guards at the palace..huge crowds...well dressed discipline order timely..systematic entry to the beautiful palace...tour guide head of Kim.. mr Ryan was...
Lonavala20222024-11-23
Barely a semblance left of its former glory but at least it's now free to enter
Apparently there was a time where this palace had well over 100 buildings. Nowdays there's really not much left to see.
Free entrance but apart from getting a photo of a palace with nobody in it...
TIersHasie2024-07-07
Nice and quiet
Came here on a Sunday morning. The trains were packed but it was nice and empty.
Free entry
I was able to get some really nice photos with no one in them which was amazing!
A couple of...
Hoadjie2024-05-18
Nice
Lovely green park and set of temples. Nice and quiet here. In the city but feels apart from the city.
Can take a rest, take in the lovely sights of the temple and the greenery, and relax. Nice
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