Geonsukmun Gate
Geonsukmun Gate is a building in Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Geonsukmun Gate is situated nearby to the archaeological site Gyeongbokgung Janggo, as well as near Yeolsangjinwon Spring.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cheong Wa Dae and Changdeokgung.
Cheong Wa Dae
Government office
Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in Seoul's Jongno District, directly behind the former Gyeongbokgung palace, it has served as the center of presidential administration… Cheong Wa Dae is situated 530 metres north of Geonsukmun 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 1½ km east of Geonsukmun Gate.Geunjeongjeon Hall
Historic building
Photo: Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Geunjeongjeon is the main hall of the palace Gyeongbokgung in Seoul, South Korea. It was used for major events like ceremonies and the issuing of edicts. It is a designated National Treasure of South Korea. Geunjeongjeon Hall is situated 460 metres southeast of Geonsukmun Gate.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cheongun-dong and Anguk-dong.
Anguk-dong
Quarter
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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.
Samcheong-dong
Quarter
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Samcheong-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It lies north of Jongno and east of Gyeongbokgung. This hilly neighborhood is characterized by numerous small art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Geonsukmun Gate
- Type: Building
- Location: Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.58211° or 37° 34′ 56″ northLongitude
126.97435° or 126° 58′ 28″ eastOpen location code
8Q98HXJF+RPOpenStreetMap ID
way 446786083OpenStreetMap feature
building=gatehouse
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In Other Languages
From Japanese to Korean—“Geonsukmun Gate” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “建粛門”
- Korean: “건숙문”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Gyeongbokgung Janggo and Yeolsangjinwon Spring.
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