Samseon-dong 1-ga

Samseon-dong 1-ga is a quarter in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Samseon-dong 1-ga is situated nearby to the quarter Dongsomun-dong 2-ga, as well as near Dongsung-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 Daehangno Street and Hyehwa.

Daehangno Street

Neighborhood

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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.

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.