Unhyeongung: Historical Site No.257

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Unhyeongung is a small palace in the Jongno area of Seoul. Unhyeongung was the home of Gojung who became Emperor during the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was damaged during the Japanese colonial period and Korean war. Unhyeongung is a much smaller version today.

Unhyeongung is Historical Site Number 257

How to Get There: Anguk Station (line 3) Exit 4

Admission: Free

Closed: Mondays

Hours:

Summer season (April-October) 09:00-19:00
Winter season (November-March) 09:00-18:00
* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Tapgol Park (Seoul, South Korea)

Tapgol park was the first modern park built in Seoul. It is also known as Pagoda park. The park was once the site of a Buddhist temple called Wongaksa. The 10 story Wongaksa Pagoda (National Treasure #2) is located in the park.

Tapgol Park was the site of the March 1st Movement in 1919. This was the first location where the Proclamation of Independence was read. There are some monuments in the park relating to that event. You can also read the Proclamation of Independence.

Tapgol Park is Historical site No.354.

Palgakjeong Pavilion: Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No.73

Palgakjeon Pavilion

Wongaksa Pagoda (National Treasure #2)

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How to get there: Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (Subway Line 1, 3, 5), Exit 1

Open year round

Admission: Free

Hours: 6am-8pm