Gwanghwamun Gate
광화문
Jongno-gu
Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Background
Gwanghwamun is the main and south gate of the palace Gyeongbokgung, in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's history as the capital of Joseon, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair. The most recent large-scale restoration work on the gate was finished and it was opened to the public on August 15, 2010.
From Wikipedia: Gwanghwamun, opening section, lightly shortened. CC BY-SA 4.0
On these walks
- Gwanghwamun to the Forgotten Palace: The main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Destroyed and moved several times, it was rebuilt in wood on its original axis in 2010.