Seokbokheon
Seokbokheon is a building in Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Seokbokheon is situated nearby to the city gate Honghwamun Gate, as well as near the castle Changgyeonggung (Palace).Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Changgyeonggung (Palace) and Changdeokgung.
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 240 metres northeast of Seokbokheon.
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 500 metres northwest of Seokbokheon.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 340 metres west of Seokbokheon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wonseo-dong and Anguk-dong.
Wonseo-dong
Quarter
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
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.
Daehangno Street
Neighborhood
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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.
Seokbokheon
- Type: Building
- Location: Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.57868° or 37° 34′ 43″ northLongitude
126.99372° or 126° 59′ 37″ eastOpen location code
8Q98HXHV+FFOpenStreetMap ID
way 612979930OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
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In Other Languages
“Seokbokheon” goes by many names.
- Korean: “석복헌”
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Highlights include Honghwamun Gate and 창덕궁.돈화문국악당.
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