Jongno-dong

Jongno-dong is a locality in , , . Jongno-dong is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Deoksugung Palace.

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.

Castle
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Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or , is a former royal palace in , South Korea. It was the first main palace of the 1897–1910 Korean Empire and is now a major tourist attraction.

Castle
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Changgyeonggung is a palace located in , 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 Jung and Yongsan.

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is in , constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. 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.

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is in 's geographic center, sandwiched between Seoul's two major cultural and economic centers, Gangnam and Jongno/Jung. The main area of interest here for travelers is Itaewon, the most international and foreigner-friendly neighborhood in Seoul, and one of the only places where you can find authentic Mexican, Turkish, Middle Eastern, and Indian food on the entire peninsula.

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The districts of Dongdaemun, Jungnang, Gwangjin and Seongdong are in the east of the city of . is a vibrant and diverse region with a unique blend of traditional Korean culture and modern urban life.

Jongno-dong

Latitude
37.5701° or 37° 34′ 12″ north
Longitude
127.0036° or 127° 0′ 13″ east
Elevation
28 metres (92 feet)
Open location code
8Q99H2C3+2C
Geo­Names ID
8692891
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Jongno-dong” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “종로5·6가동”

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