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Deoksugung Palace
Sight4.6 · 20 0734.2 · 1 097≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~1000 KRW291 m from the center
One of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, notable as the royal residence of Emperor Gojong during the tumultuous Korean Empire. The palace uniquely juxtaposes traditional wooden royal halls like Junghwajeon with Seokjojeon, a Western neoclassical stone palace. Visitors love strolling along the romantic stone-wall pathway (Doldam-gil) and watching the colorful changing of the royal guard at Daehanmun Gate.
Highlights
- Neoclassical Western-style Seokjojeon Stone Hall from 1910
- Daily changing of the royal guard ceremony at Daehanmun Gate
- Junghwajeon main throne hall with ornate wooden dancheong
- Romantic tree-lined Doldam-gil stone-wall pedestrian street
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 21:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 21:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 21:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 21:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 21:00 |
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