Gyeongbokgung Palace

14th century1395South Korea

CountrySouth Korea

RegionSeoul

Period14th century

Year Built1395

About Gyeongbokgung Palace

The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Destroyed by the Japanese in 1592 and again in 1910. The National Palace Museum is on the grounds. The changing of the guard ceremony is reenacted daily.

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