University Headquarter

University Headquarter is an university building in Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi which is located on 창경궁로. University Headquarter is situated nearby to the pitch A코트, as well as near the church Cathedral.

Type: University building
Also known as: “대학본부”
Address: 창경궁로 296-12, 서울특별시, 혜화동, 종로구, 03083

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include The Catholic University of Korea Songsin Campus and Hyehwamun Gate.

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 120 metres south of University Headquarter.

Hyehwamun Gate

City gate

Photo: Mark Froelich, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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. Hyehwamun Gate is situated 200 metres north of University Headquarter.

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 west of University Headquarter.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hyehwa and Daehangno Street.

Hyehwa

Quarter

Photo: Motoko C. K., CC0.

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

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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.