Donhwamun Gate

Donhwamun is the main and south gate of the palace in , South Korea. It is a designated Treasure of South Korea and the oldest extant gate of all Joseon palaces.
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  • Type: City gate
  • Description: The main gate of Changdeokgung Palace
  • Also known as: “Donhwamun”
  • Address: 율곡로 99, 서울특별시, 와룡동, 종로구, 03072
  • Roof shape: hipped

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung (Palace).

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 530 metres north of Donhwamun 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 540 metres northeast of Donhwamun Gate.

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, also known as Royal Residence, is a former royal residence located at 114-10 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, . It was formerly the residence of the Heungseon Daewongun, who served as a prince regent of Joseon Korea in the 19th century and fathered Emperor Gojong. is situated 310 metres southwest of Donhwamun Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wonseo-dong and Anguk-dong.

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

Donhwamun Gate

Latitude
37.57785° or 37° 34′ 40″ north
Longitude
126.98998° or 126° 59′ 24″ east
Inception
1412
Open location code
8Q98HXHQ+4X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 170199455
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­city_gate
Open­Street­Map attribute
roof-shape=­hipped
Wiki­data ID
Q16092829
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Korean—“Donhwamun Gate” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “敦化門”
  • Chinese: “敦化门”
  • Japanese: “敦化門”
  • Korean: “돈화문”
  • Korean: “창덕궁 돈화문”

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