Donam-dong
Donam-dong is a locality in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Donam-dong is situated nearby to the locality Tongsomun-dong, as well as near Tonami-dong.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
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.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.
Cheong Wa Dae
Government office
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Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in Seoul's Jongno District, directly behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, it served as the center of presidential administration and state receptions from 1948 until 2022.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jongno and Jung.
Jongno
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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.
Jung
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Jung is in Seoul, constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. Jung is busier than its tranquil neighbor, with hundreds of offices buildings and endless streets of frantic shopping, but scattered among the hustle and bustle are more historic gems.
East Seoul
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The districts of Dongdaemun, Jungnang, Gwangjin and Seongdong are in the east of the city of Seoul. East Seoul is a vibrant and diverse region with a unique blend of traditional Korean culture and modern urban life.
Donam-dong
- Type: Locality
- Location: Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.5944° or 37° 35′ 40″ northLongitude
127.0108° or 127° 0′ 39″ eastElevation
107 metres (351 feet)Open location code
8Q99H2V6+P8GeoNames ID
8692797
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In Other Languages
“Donam-dong” goes by many names.
- Korean: “돈암2동”
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Localities in the Area
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