Gyujanggak (Royal Library)

Kyujanggak was the royal library of the Joseon dynasty. It was founded in 1776 by order of King Jeongjo of Joseon, at which time it was located on the grounds of .
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  • Type: Building
  • Description: Korean library
  • Also known as: “Kyujanggak”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Donhwamun Gate.

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 410 metres north of Gyujanggak (Royal Library).

City gate
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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. is situated 140 metres south of Gyujanggak (Royal Library).

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 510 metres east of Gyujanggak (Royal Library).

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.

Gyujanggak (Royal Library)

Latitude
37.57906° or 37° 34′ 45″ north
Longitude
126.98956° or 126° 59′ 22″ east
Open location code
8Q98HXHQ+JR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 432721335
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q712922
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Thai—“Gyujanggak (Royal Library)” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “奎章閣”
  • Chinese: “奎章阁”
  • French: “Kyujanggak”
  • French: “Shōkaku”
  • Japanese: “奎章閣”
  • Korean: “규장각”
  • Literary Chinese: “奎章閣”
  • Malay: “Kyujanggak”
  • Spanish: “Kyujanggak”
  • Thai: “คยูจังกัก”

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