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  Gyeongbokgung (Palace)- Seoul, South Korea - VirtualTourist.com
Gyeongbokgung (경복궁) is the main palace in Seoul and sits in the heart of the city.
Anyway, some History: Gyeongbokgung Palace was the main residence and palace of the royal family during the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), and boasts an impressive 600 years of history.
The huge area of Gyeongbokgung Palace includes the 'Geunjeongjeon', the main hall where official ceremonies took place and government officials could see the King, the 'Gyeonghoeru', where banquets were given for diplomatic reaons, and 'Hyangwonjeong', an artificial island created inside a pond.
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 Korea Attractions
It is the heart of Korea’s culture and education as well as politics and economics.
Gyeongbokgung was the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
Gyeongbokgung is 5.4 million square feet and rectangular in shape.
www.explorient.com /Attractions/KoreaAttractions.htm   (1416 words)

  
 Gyeongbokgung Palace | Seoul | Travel Story and Pictures from South Korea
In 1392, Seoul (or Hanyang as it was then called) became the capital of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace was built for Korea's ruling family.
The palace grounds of Gyeongbokgung have an almost rectangular shape.
Once inside, the noise of the city is left behind the gate, and I fell directly into a performance of the guards of the palace.
www.traveladventures.org /continents/asia/gyeongbokgung.shtml   (368 words)

  
 Korean Architecture: Gyeongbok (Kyongbok) Palace, Seoul
Construction of the palace began in December 1394 under the joint supervision of Cheong Dojeon, a merit subject, and his associate Sim Deokpu.
Subsequently, Gyeongbokgung lay vacant as Kings preferred to live in the other palaces of Seoul.
In 1592 the empty halls of the palace were razed by the Japanese during the Hideyoshi invasions of 1592-98.
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 Gyeongbokgung - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gyeongbokgung and Cheong Wa Dae, with Bukhansan in the background
Map of the grounds of Gyeongbokgung, the National Palace Museum of Korea, and the National Folk Museum of Korea.
Map of the grounds of Gyeongbokgung before the Japanese dismantled most of the palace in 1911.
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 USC Asia Conference: Visiting Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395, the fourth year of the reign of King Taejo.
The palace, named 'Gyeongbok' or 'shining happiness' was built as a tribute to the permanent happiness and prosperity of Korea's kings, their children and the people of the nation.
It was later used as royal residence when Gyeongbokgung Palace was burnt down during the Japanese invasion in 1592.
www.usc.edu /programs/asia/seoul.html   (1904 words)

  
 Stars & Stripes
Gyeongbokgung Palace in the northern part of Seoul has survived five centuries of invasion and destruction, to emerge rebuilt in its present state.
The guards at Gyeongbokgung Palace in the northern part of Seoul tend to whisper among themselves and make eye contact with the visitors who stop to snap their pictures, unlike their stern-faced British counterparts.
Gyeongbokgung was the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 until 1910.
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 blueDonkey.org » Blog Archive » Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung, historic site 117, was the primary palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
There was a small pavillion when Gyeongbokgung was built.
King Taejong dug the pond and rebuilt this pavilion to its grandeur in 1412.
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 Touring Gyeongbokgung Palace - Seoul - TravBuddy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The best way to go is by subway, the Gyeongbokgung Subway Station is right next to the palace, on the number three line.
The Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of several palaces in Seoul, is located in the heart of the government district, surrounded by tall, modern, imposing government buildings housing the central government, the police headquarters, and several other major Korean government sections.
You are likely to find much less crowds in the morning, and with the palace in the background, it’s easy to imagine the scene hundreds of years ago.
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 Korea Visit 2002
It was a pity that we couldn't visit other places outside Seoul such as Gyeongju, the ancient capital of Shilla Dynasty for a thousand years and Seoraksan National Park, because of our short stay and transportation difficulty during Chuseok (Korean Full Moon Festival) holidays.
Gyeongbokgung was built in 1394 as a main palace of Joseon Dynasty and is the most comprehensive and grandest of five royal palaces: Gyeongbokgung Palace, 9-20-2002
This big empty yard was once full of palace buildings, but the Japanese demolished them and built Joseon Government-General building instead during the Japanese colonial period in the early twentieth century.
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 Gyeongbokgung (Palace) - Seoul Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
There are five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul, but Gyeongbokgung is the most comprehensive and grandest of all....
and if you are ready with Gyeongbokgung, then go to Changdeokgung Palace, which lodges the "secret garden" (Huwon, or Biwon in korean).
In former days this garden was only reserved to the king and his attendends, but today EVERYONE can watch and visit this silent and peaceful place within such a big and busy city....
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/South_Korea/Soul_tukpyolsi/Seoul-1058426/General_Tips-Seoul-Gyeongbokgung_Palace-R-1.html   (529 words)

  
 Seoul Photos & Pictures : Korea Guide : Gyeongbokgung Palace, Subway, Myeong-dong, Bibimbap, Korean food
Seoul Pictures : capital of Korea with over 600 years of history, Seoul is the heart of Korea’s culture and education as well as politics and economics.
You can use these photos as a guide to Seoul and see some pictures of : the Gyeongbokgung Palace, inside the Subway, Myeong-dong and Korean food (including Bi bim bap).
For these photos and pictures, the digital camera I used was a Canon EOS 300D (for more information on the digital cameras, lenses and software I used to build this website, follow the link «About» below).
www.benoa.net /korea/seoul/index.html   (180 words)

  
 Andy Carvin's Waste of Bandwidth: Royal Gate Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Andy Carvin's Waste of Bandwidth: Royal Gate Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Video clip of the opening of the royal gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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 Gyeongbokgung 景福宮 Photo Gallery by Tim Chong at pbase.com
Gyeongbokgung 景福宮 Photo Gallery by Tim Chong at pbase.com
Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 by the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, King Taejo, one year after he moved the capital from Gaesong to Seoul.
Do check out the National Folk Museum of Korea and also the National Museum of Korea while you are here.
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 Stock Image: Gyeongbokgung - Dreamstime   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Wall surrounding Gyeongbokgung Palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
The Palace is located in the center of Seoul.
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 Photos of Gyeongbokgung
Geunjeongmun Entrance Gate to the Gyeongbokgung palace 25 March 2002
Seoul has an enormous amount of old temples, palaces and shrines....
Seoul, 3/2002 Keywords: Gyeongbokgung / Palace / Temple
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 Travel Guide - Gyeongbokgung Palace - South Korea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The jewel of Seoul's five historic palaces, Gyeongbokgung was built in 1395 by Lee Seong-Gye, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, who established the city as the capital of Korea.
Address: 1 Sejong-no, Jongno-gu; Telephone: (0)2 734 2458; Transport: Five-minute walk from exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung station (Seoul Subway Line 3); Opening time: Daily except Tuesdays 9am to 7pm, closes at 6pm November to April; Admission: 3,000 won (adults 19-64 years old); 1,500 won (children 7-18 years old)
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 Picture of One of the Amisan chimneys in Gyotaejon, Gyeongbokgung Palace | Seoul | South Korea
Picture of One of the Amisan chimneys in Gyotaejon, Gyeongbokgung Palace
One of the Amisan chimneys in Gyotaejon, Gyeongbokgung Palace
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 Anthony Plummer Posters Prints - Gyeongbokgung Palace Guards with Detail of Entrance Gate,Gwanghwamun, Seoul, South ...
Anthony Plummer Posters Prints - Gyeongbokgung Palace Guards with Detail of Entrance Gate,Gwanghwamun, Seoul, South Korea Art Photographic Print - Artist: Anthony Plummer - Poster Size: 40x30 - SHOP.COM
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 Pacific Rim/Asia Study Travel Program :: Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung PalaceInsadong Street, SeoulJogyesa TempleIncenseTraditional LunchInside Gyeongbokgung PalaceGetting DirectionsJogyesa TempleBuddhist MonkNational Folk VillageKorean Folk VillageWhat to eat?
Inside of the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Anna and Ashley have a hard time fitting through the doorways.
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 Pictures of Gyeongbokgung Palace | Travel Photography from all over the world | Around the World in 80 Clicks
Travel Photography from all over the world
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They were taken on travels throughout the world, and they are a selection of thousands of travel pictures you can find on Traveladventures.org.
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 Gyeongbokgung - Galbijim
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Now the (entirely Korean-built) complex is known as the Cheongwadae (Blue House), the residence of the President of South Korea.
Directions: Five minute walk from Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station or Exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station.
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 Korea 5 - Gyeongbokgung pictures from asia photos on webshots
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