Gyeongbokgung was the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty in power (1392-1910). It is one of the five palaces in Seoul. The palace keeps the history for over 500 years.
The palace was built by King founder of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye, in 1395 when the capital city was moved from Gyeseong to Seoul. Palace located in northern Seoul. The palace is also often referred to by the name Bukgwol.
Gyeongbokgung stands on an area of 180,000 m2. In the southern part there is the main gate Gwanghwamun, in the southern part there Sinmumun, in the east there Yeongchumun, and in the west there Geonchunmun. Inside the palace, there are several major buildings, namely Geunjeongjeon, Gyotaejeon, Jagyeongjeon, Gyeonghoeru, and Hyangwonjeong. Geunjeongjeon is the main building where there was held paseban sublime, and the meeting in the morning. On the front page, there are three footpaths of granite. The walkways were slightly higher in the middle is the path for the king, while the other is for the attendees. Jagyongjeon is the place where the mother of the king rested. This place is famous for its walls are full of flowers and Sipjangsaeng gulduk (chimney). Guldduk is referred to as the most beautiful ever made during the reign of the Joseon Dynasty, and included in the National Heritage list number 810. Gyotajeon is a private area empress. This place is very fascinating because of the wall and the back entrance directly overlooking Mount Amisan, and scenery here is very beautiful and charming.
One thing that makes Gyeongbokgung looks elegant is the lotus pond, which in Gyeonghoeru and Hwangwonjeoung. Gyeonghoeru is a place where prominent people from other countries to meet, and where special festivals held when there are celebrations in the kingdom. Hwangwonjeong there behind the resort, and is in the backyard. Here too there is a lotus pond, but has the feel of a more feminine when in comparison with that in Gyeonghoeru. Its architectural style utilizing views of Mount Amisan, resulting in stunning scenery, be a great example of a traditional building structures kingdoms in Korea. There is also a library called Sujeongjeon and workspace king, who called Sajeongjeon.
In 1910, Korea-Japan armpit agreement was signed, Japan Jeongak demolish buildings in the south and build a Command Center in the section. Today, the building has been removed and the Japanese empire building is still in the process of restoration.
In 1910, Korea-Japan armpit agreement was signed, Japan Jeongak demolish buildings in the south and build a Command Center in the section. Today, the building has been removed and the Japanese empire building is still in the process of restoration.
For those of you who want to visit this place, you buy tickets to visit Gyeongbokgung palace also applies in the Royal National Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum of Korea. This place does not operate on Thursday. On another day operate from 09:00 until 18:00 (March to October), and 09.00 to 17.00 (November to January).
If you would like to visit this place, riding subway line 3. Use the exit number five in the Gyeongbokgung Station. Or take line 5, use the exit No. 2 in Ganghwamun Station, then you stay walked approximately 400 meters.
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