Hamchunmun Gate

Hamchunmun Gate is a building in , , . Hamchunmun Gate is situated nearby to the castle , as well as near the ruins .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Seoul National University Hospital and Changgyeonggung (Palace).

Hospital
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is a teaching hospital located in Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is a general and teaching hospital of Seoul National University's College of Medicine. is situated 190 metres south of Hamchunmun Gate.

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. is situated 430 metres west of Hamchunmun Gate.

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. is situated 1 km west of Hamchunmun Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Daehangno Street and Ihwa-dong.

Neighborhood
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Daehangno is a road in , , connecting Jongno 50ga 82-1 to Hyehwa-dong Rotary). It also refers to the surrounding area, a hub of cultural and artistic activity.

Quarter
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is a dong of , , South Korea.

Quarter
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Jongno is in , 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.

Hamchunmun Gate

Latitude
37.58049° or 37° 34′ 50″ north
Longitude
126.99989° or 126° 59′ 60″ east
Open location code
8Q98HXJX+5X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1145147486
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­gatehouse
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
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In Other Languages

“Hamchunmun Gate” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “함춘문”

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