Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

Famous Palaces in the World

1. Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea Built in 1394 under orders of King Taejo, the first king and founder of the Joseon Dynasty. The Gyeongbokgung houses the National Folk Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Korea. The palace is composed of several buildings including the Gangnyeongjeon (Gangnyeongjeon Hall), which was used as the king’s main sleeping and …

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