Pyongyang Bell

The Pyongyang Bell is one of the National Treasures of North Korea. The current bell was cast between June and September 1726 during the Ri dynasty to replace an earlier one that was destroyed by fire in 1714.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Taedong Gate and Ryongwang Pavillion.

Photo: Stefan Krasowski, CC BY 2.0.
Taedongmun is the eastern gate of the inner castle…

Photo: Stefan Krasowski, CC BY 2.0.
Ryongwang Pavilion is a scenic overlook located in the of , .

Square
Photo: Nicor, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a large city square in the… is situated 480 metres southwest of Pyongyang Bell.

Pyongyang Bell

Latitude
39.023° or 39° 1′ 23″ north
Longitude
125.75697° or 125° 45′ 25″ east
Open location code
8QF72QF4+6Q
Open­Street­Map ID
way 595055301
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q16740248
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In Other Languages

From Esperanto to Russian—“Pyongyang Bell” goes by many names.
  • Esperanto: “Pjongjanga Sonorilo”
  • French: “Cloche de Pyongyang”
  • German: “Glocke von Pjöngjang”
  • Korean: “평양종”
  • Korean: “평양종각”
  • Russian: “колокольня Пхеньян-Джонгак”
  • Russian: “Пхеньянский колокол”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Paek Son Haeng Memorial Hall and Ryongwang Pavilion.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Kye Wol-hyang Monument and Ryongwang Pavilion Restaurant.

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