Samsŏnil-tong
Samsŏnil-tong is a locality in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Samsŏnil-tong is situated nearby to the locality Samsŏn-dong, as well as near the neighborhood Daehangno Street.Places of Interest
Highlights include Changdeokgung and Hyehwamun Gate.
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.Hyehwamun Gate
City gate
Photo: Mark Froelich, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Hyehwamun, also known as Northeast Gate, is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Dongsomun. The gate was originally called Honghwamun.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Daehangno Street and Hyehwa.
Daehangno Street
Neighborhood
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Daehangno 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.
Hyehwa
Quarter
Photo: Motoko C. K., CC0.
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.
Samsŏnil-tong
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Samsonil-tong” and “삼선1동”
- Location: Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.58452° or 37° 35′ 4″ northLongitude
127.00822° or 127° 0′ 30″ eastElevation
62 metres (203 feet)Open location code
8Q99H2M5+R7GeoNames ID
6800957
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