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Constructed in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the five royal palaces, built in the center of Seoul, the capital of Korea. It represented the dominion of the Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace and was surrounded by the other four palaces, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung, and Gyeonghuigung. All of these buildings were destroyed by fire due to the Imjin War, but were painstakingly restored between 1852 and 1919 under the guidance of Heungseon Daewongun while King Gojong reigned. Today, visitors can explore this grand palace, which also features two museums – the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum of Korea.
161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Phone: +82-23-70-03-90-01
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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