Gyeongbokgung Palace, Korea


Gyeongbokgung Palace (景福宮) - It was amazing to see how the empire was built back then. Here are some quick facts about Gyeongbokgung Palace:

Beautiful birds chirping




1. Gyeongbokgung Palace is also known as the Northern Palace was the primary home of the Joseon Dynasty which ruled Korea (1392 -1897).

2. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty

3. The palace originally built by King Taejo in 1395 was the seat of the central government in Seoul where the rulers of the Joseon dynasty would sit on the Phoenix Throne.

4. There was a fire in 1553. Then, the palace was destroyed in the Japanese invasion (1592) during the Imjin War.

5. Repair Work (1865) to its original condition by Heungseon Daewongun.

Geunjeongjeon (the Imperial Throne Hall)
Geunjeongjeon (the Imperial Throne Hall)
6. The structures which still maintain its original architecture:  Geunjeongjeon (the Imperial Throne Hall) also a national treasure listed by the Korean government.

Geunjeongjeon (the Imperial Throne Hall)


7. 419,000 square meters, 500 buildings, 7,700 rooms, 3000 people.


9. Dancheong - Korean traditional decorative coloring on wooden buildings and artifacts for the purpose of style, also to protect building surfaces against temperature. Bright colors such as green and red to be seen on roof and palace buildings.









10. Ongoing ceremony: Jongmyodaeje, Korea’s Royal Ancestral Memorial Rite/ Royal Culture Festival.




Music performance

Sujeongjeon






Sajeongjeon (The Executive Office)

Sajeongjeon (The Executive Office)

Resting area/ room

Gyotaejeon (The Queen's Quarters)



Gangnyeongjeon (The King's Quarters)










Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

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