Gwanghwamun Gate
Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Built in 1395, this is the main and the largest gate leading to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the house of the royal dynasty.
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
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More Information and Contact
Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwanghwamun
Official Website www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/main/main.jsp
Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwanghwamun
Address Sajik-ro, Sajik-dong, Seoul, 03171, South Korea
Coordinates 37°34'33.333" N, 126°58'36.585" E
Tours & Activities
Seoul: Small Group Walking Tour of the Historic Center
2h ·Culture & history
From 29 EUR
4.8 (121) Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace Half Day Tour
2h ·Wheelchair accessible
From 32 EUR
5.0 (1) Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace Walking Tour
2h 30m ·Architecture
From 59 EUR
Riverside Hotel
Gwanghwamun Gate
2h
Corner Café
45 min
Riverside Hotel
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