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Deoksugung Palace

Castle

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Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or Deoksugung Palace, is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. It was the first main palace of the 1897–1910 Korean Empire and is now a major tourist attraction. Deoksugung Palace is situated 1 km southeast of Jajeongmun (Gate).

Gyeonggyojang

Archaeological site

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Gyeonggyojang is a historic building located in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It was built in 1938, during the Japanese colonial period. From November 4, 1945 to 1949, it was the private residence of Kim Ku, the President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, as well as the headquarters of that government and Kim's Korea Independence Party. Gyeonggyojang is situated 350 metres south of Jajeongmun (Gate).

Armillary Sphere

Monument

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An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky, consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centered on Earth or the Sun, that represent lines of celestial longitude and latitude and other astronomically important features, such as the ecliptic. Armillary Sphere is situated 800 metres east of Jajeongmun (Gate).

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Gyeonghuigung (Palace)

Locality

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Gyeonghuigung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty.

Downtown Seoul

Quarter

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Downtown Seoul, also known as Seoul Central Business District or Sadaemun-An, is traditional city center and central business district of Seoul, located through Gwanghwamun of Jongno District and Seoul Station of Jung District along the Sejong-daero and Jong-ro.

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