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Tongsomun-dong

Tongsomun-dong is a locality in , , . Tongsomun-dong is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Hyehwamun Gate.

is a former royal palace in , South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces.

City gate
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Hyehwamun, also known as Northeast Gate, is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of , South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Dongsomun. The gate was originally called Honghwamun.

Metro station
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Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. Its station subname is Samseongyo. The university with the same name is about a half-mile away from this station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hyehwa and Daehangno Street.

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Jongno is in , and constitutes the northern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jung, the southern half. As the soul of Seoul, Jongno is home to a plethora of beautiful Joseon Dynasty palaces, shrines, temples, parks, historic neighborhoods, and other traditional sights.

Neighborhood
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Daehang-no is a road in , , connecting Jongno 50ga 82-1 to Hyehwa-dong Rotary). It also refers to the surrounding area, a hub of cultural and artistic activity.

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is a dong of , , South Korea.

Tongsomun-dong

Latitude
37.59165° or 37° 35′ 30″ north
Longitude
127.00937° or 127° 0′ 34″ east
Elevation
76 metres (249 feet)
Open location code
8Q99H2R5+MP
Geo­Names ID
6800846
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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