Five Royal Palaces
The Five Royal Palaces entry groups Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung and Gyeonghuigung for you to explore. Check each place's location and choose where you want to go.
Hyehwamun Gate
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What Is This Place?
Hyehwamun Gate is in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Look up the address 03076 서울 종로구 창경궁로 307 (혜화동, 혜화문) on the map.
Excerpt from the Official Description
This gate was built in the northeast of the capital in 1397 (the fifth year of King Taejo's reign), when the city wall surrounding the capital was constructed.
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Location
To get to Hyehwamun Gate, look up the address 03076 서울 종로구 창경궁로 307 (혜화동, 혜화문) on the map. Check that both the place name and address match.
What to Know Before Visiting
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Official information and sources
- Seoul Tourism Organization · Seoul Tourism Information opens in a new window
Place and Address Information
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Excerpt from the Official Description