Wonseo-dong

Wonseo-dong is a dong of , , South Korea. It is a legal dong administered under its administrative dong, .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Quarter
  • Description: Administrative division in Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • Also known as: “Wonseodong”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Bukchon Hanok Village.

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.

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is a residential neighborhood in , , South Korea. It has many restored traditional Korean houses, called hanok.

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 Anguk-dong and Insa-dong.

Quarter
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is a dong, neighbourhood of , , South Korea. It is a legal dong administered under its administrative dong, .

Quarter
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is a dong, or neighborhood, in , , South Korea. Its main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a number of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops.

Quarter
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is a dong of , , South Korea. It lies north of Jongno and east of . This hilly neighborhood is characterized by numerous small art galleries, shops, and restaurants.

Wonseo-dong

Latitude
37.58146° or 37° 34′ 53″ north
Longitude
126.98894° or 126° 59′ 20″ east
Elevation
171 metres (561 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HXJQ+HH
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415153765
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
10420105
Wiki­data ID
Q8032100
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Wonseo-dong” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “苑西洞”
  • Greek: “Ουόνσο-ντονγκ”
  • Japanese: “苑西洞”
  • Korean: “Wonseo-dong”
  • Korean: “원서동”
  • Scots: “Wonseo-dong”
  • Vietnamese: “Wonseo-dong”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Gye-dong and Waryong-dong.

Notable Places Nearby

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