Inwang-dong

Inwang-dong is a quarter in , . Inwang-dong is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cheomseongdae and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

Observatory
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is an astronomical observatory in , South Korea. is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, and possibly even the world.

Park
Photo: Korea Heritage Service, CC BY-SA 4.0.
are a Silla-era former palace and artificial pond in , South Korea. They were part of the palace complex of ancient Silla.

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Hwangnyongsa, alternatively Hwangnyong Temple or Hwangryongsa, was a in the city of , . Completed in the 7th century, the enormous 9-story structure was built entirely out of wood with interlocking design and no iron nails.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gyeongju and Bomun Lake Resort.

Photo: riNux, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is in province, . The capital of the Silla Kingdom for approximately the whole first millennium CE, is definitely worth visiting if you are interested in Korean history.

Locality
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The or Bomun Tourist Complex is a large tourist complex around Bomun Lake in the city of , South Korea. The resort covers the districts of Bomun-dong, Sinpyeong-dong, Amgok-dong and Cheongun-dong. is situated 6 km east of Inwang-dong.

Inwang-dong

Latitude
35.8365° or 35° 50′ 12″ north
Longitude
129.2192° or 129° 13′ 9″ east
Elevation
45 metres (148 feet)
Open location code
8Q7FR6P9+JM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415148396
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
11077611
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Satellite Map

Discover Inwang-dong from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Korean—“Inwang-dong” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “仁旺洞”
  • Greek: “Ίνουανγκ-ντονγκ”
  • Korean: “Inwang-dong”
  • Korean: “인왕동”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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