Piwŏn
Piwŏn is a historical site in Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Piwŏn is situated nearby to Changdeokgung, as well as near the quarter Wonseo-dong.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung (Palace).
Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces. Changdeokgung is situated 160 metres southwest of Piwŏn.Changgyeonggung (Palace)
Castle
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Changgyeonggung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named "Suganggung", but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its current name. Changgyeonggung (Palace) is situated 430 metres southeast of Piwŏn.
Bukchon Hanok Village
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Bukchon Hanok Village is a residential neighborhood in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It has many restored traditional Korean houses, called hanok. Bukchon Hanok Village is situated 560 metres west of Piwŏn.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wonseo-dong and Hyehwa.
Wonseo-dong
Quarter
Wonseo-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is a legal dong administered under its administrative dong, Gahoe-dong.
Hyehwa
Quarter
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Jongno is in Seoul, 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.
Daehangno Street
Neighborhood
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Daehang-no is a road in Jongno District, Seoul, connecting Jongno 50ga 82-1 to Hyehwa-dong Rotary). It also refers to the surrounding area, a hub of cultural and artistic activity.
Piwŏn
- Type: Historical site
- Also known as: “Piwon” and “비원”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.5837° or 37° 35′ 1″ northLongitude
126.992° or 126° 59′ 31″ eastElevation
69 metres (226 feet)Open location code
8Q98HXMR+FRGeoNames ID
6800945
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