

Gwanghwamun Gate Tours and Tickets
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Originally built in 1395 by the first Joseon king, Gwanghwamun Gate is the main gate to Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of the five Joseon Dynasty palaces. After being destroyed twice by fire and war, the gate that stands today was rebuilt in 1968 using concrete and steel instead of the original granite.
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu
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