Kyeonghungak

Kyeonghungak is a building in Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Kyeonghungak is situated near the castle Changgyeonggung (Palace), as well as near Changdeokgung.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung (Palace).

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. Changdeokgung is situated 270 metres northwest of Kyeonghungak.

Changgyeonggung (Palace)

Castle

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Changgyeonggung is a palace located in Seoul, 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. Changgyeonggung (Palace) is situated 240 metres east of Kyeonghungak.

Donhwamun Gate

City gate

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Donhwamun is the main and south gate of the palace Changdeokgung in Seoul, South Korea. It is a designated Treasure of South Korea and the oldest extant gate of all Joseon palaces. Donhwamun Gate is situated 350 metres southwest of Kyeonghungak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wonseo-dong and Anguk-dong.

Wonseo-dong

Quarter

Wonseo-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is a legal dong administered under its administrative dong, Gahoe-dong.

Anguk-dong

Quarter

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Anguk-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is a legal dong administered under its administrative dong, Samcheong-dong.

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.

Kyeonghungak

Type: Building
Location: Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

37.58042° or 37° 34′ 50″ north

Longitude

126.9923° or 126° 59′ 32″ east

Open location code

8Q98HXJR+5W

OpenStreetMap ID

way 170199412

OpenStreetMap feature

building=yes

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In Other Languages

“Kyeonghungak” goes by many names.

Korean: “경훈각”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: 창덕궁관리소 and Aeryeonji Pond.

Nearby Places

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