Hyehwamun Gate

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.

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Type: City gate
Description: one of The Four Small Gates (intercardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea
Also known as: “Dongsomun” and “Hyehwamun”
Address: 창경궁로 307, 서울특별시, 혜화동, 종로구, 03076

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include The Catholic University of Korea Songsin Campus and Hansung University.

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. The Catholic University of Korea Songsin Campus is situated 320 metres south of Hyehwamun Gate.

Hansung University

Metro station

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Hansung University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. Its station subname is Samseongyo. The university with the same name is about a half-mile away from this station. Hansung University is situated 190 metres east of Hyehwamun Gate.

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 1¼ km southwest of Hyehwamun Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hyehwa and Daehangno Street.

Hyehwa

Quarter

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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.

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.