Gyeongbokgung Palace was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty.
The premises were destroyed by fire at the time of Japanese occupation from 1592-1598. However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong.
Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond are still relatively in tact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculpture of contemporary art.
The premises were destroyed by fire at the time of Japanese occupation from 1592-1598. However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong.
Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond are still relatively in tact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculpture of contemporary art.
The Main (front) Gate where the guards can be found.
Just beside the Gyeongbokgung Palace is the National Palace Museum of Korea. and guess what? No need to pay for the entrance fee since it's for free.
Over 20,000 royal relics (from the Joseon Dynasty) from Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine are on display.
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| THESE WERE WORN BY THE KING. |
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| THIS WAS USED DURING WEDDING CEREMONIES. |
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| KOREAN FURNITURES |
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