Gyujanggak (Royal Library)
Gyujanggak (Royal Library) is a building in Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Gyujanggak (Royal Library) is situated nearby to the art gallery 공감도갤러리틈, as well as near the movie theater Bukchonchangu Cinema.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Changdeokgung and Donhwamun 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 410 metres north of Gyujanggak (Royal Library).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 140 metres south of Gyujanggak (Royal Library).
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 510 metres east of Gyujanggak (Royal Library).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wonseo-dong and Anguk-dong.
Wonseo-dong
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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
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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.
Insa-dong
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Insa-dong is a dong, or neighborhood, in Jongno District, Seoul, 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.
Gyujanggak (Royal Library)
- Type: Building
- Location: Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.57906° or 37° 34′ 45″ northLongitude
126.98956° or 126° 59′ 22″ eastOpen location code
8Q98HXHQ+JROpenStreetMap ID
way 432721335OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
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In Other Languages
From Japanese to Korean—“Gyujanggak (Royal Library)” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “奎章閣”
- Korean: “규장각”
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