Gangnam District

Historical sites and temples in Gangnam-gu

Hidden Cultural Gems

Beyond the modern skyscrapers of Gangnam lie the Seonjeongneung and Heonilleung royal tomb complexes, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. These sites preserve the resting places of monarchs like King Seongjong and King Jungjong within lush, forested parks. Nearby, the 8th-century Bongeunsa Temple stands as a spiritual landmark, housing over 3,000 Buddhist scriptures and a 23-meter-tall statue of Maitreya. These locations offer a significant historical counterpoint to the district's urban landscape, showcasing traditional Korean architecture and royal funerary rites.

Hidden Cultural Gems — Map

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Seollleung, the tomb of King Seongjong

Seongjong, personal name Yi Hyeol, was the ninth monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea.

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Seonjeongneung

Seonjeongneung is a burial ground from the Joseon dynasty, located in Seoul, South Korea.

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Jeongneung, The tomb of King Jungjong

Jungjong, personal name Yi Yeok, firstly titled Grand Prince Jinseong, was the 11th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea.

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Seolleung / Royal Tomb of Queen Jeonghyeon

Queen Jeonghyeon, of the Papyeong Yun clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and third queen consort of Yi Hyeol, King Seongjong…

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Bongeunsa Temple

Bongeunsa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

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Illeung, The tomb of King Sunjo and Queen Sunwon

Sunjo, personal name Yi Gong, was the 23rd monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea.

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Heonilleung , Tomb of King Taejong

Taejong, personal name Yi Pang-wŏn, was the third monarch of the Joseon of Korea and the father of Sejong the Great.

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Tomb of Queen Wongyeong

Queen Wongyeong of the Yeoheung Min clan, was the primary wife of Taejong of Joseon, and the mother of Sejong the Great.

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