Samsŏn-dong

Samsŏn-dong is a locality in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Samsŏn-dong is situated nearby to the locality Samsŏni-dong, as well as near Tongsomun-dong.

Places of Interest

Highlights include The Catholic University of Korea Songsin Campus and Changdeokgung.

The Catholic University of Korea Songsin Campus

University

The Catholic University of Korea is a private Roman Catholic university in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was established in 1855. The Catholic University of Korea operates campuses in Seoul and in the neighboring Bucheon.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hyehwa and Daehangno Street.

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.

Daehangno Street

Neighborhood

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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.

Changsin-dong

Quarter

Photo: 안우석, CC0.

Changsin-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

Samsŏn-dong

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Samson-dong” and “삼선동”
Location: Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

37.5882° or 37° 35′ 18″ north

Longitude

127.0114° or 127° 0′ 41″ east

Elevation

57 metres (187 feet)

Open location code

8Q99H2Q6+7H

GeoNames ID

6801008

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