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Gyeongbokgung Palace

22 Sajik-no, Jongno-gu, Northern Seoul, South Korea
Description: First constructed in 1395, and reconstructed in 1867, Gyeonbokgung Palace is the main and largest of Seoul’s “Five Grand Palaces”. It’s also the grandest, and with a name meaning “Palace of Shining Happiness”, it’s not h...Read More
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Reviews

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Grand Palace

  • 3 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • February 14, 2025
Quote: Gyeongbokgung means "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven". It was originally constructed in 1395, but was destroyed in the 1500's during the Japanese occupation. The palace was completely restored in the late 1800's & early 1900's and now stands... Read the full Gyeongbokgung Palace review

From journal Soulful Seoul

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Chonan from Yakima, Washington
  • June 6, 2025
Quote: In the early 1960s, a portion of the northern side of Gyeongbok Palace, encompassing the North Gate and several palace buildings, was walled off and designated a sensitive military installation, part of the defense of the Blue House, which is... Read the full Gyeongbokgung Palace review

From journal A Step Back in Time in Seoul, South Korea

Gyeongbok Palace

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Composthp from Singapore, Singapore
  • November 25, 2025
Quote: The Gyeongbok Palace dates back 500 years. It was built by the founding king of Joseon dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye, in 1395. Some of the original buildings have been torn down during the Japanese occupation. There is an ongoing effort to restore the... Read the full Gyeongbokgung Palace review

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Gyeongbokgung (Palace)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by John Lamb from Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • October 21, 2025
Quote: Get off at Gyeongbokgung Station on line #3 (orange). Exit #5 will get you there. The entrance fee is only 700 won (55 cents) and the palace is open everyday except Tuesdays. Gyeongbokgung was built during the Choson Period, started in 1395 by... Read the full Gyeongbokgung Palace review

From journal Visiting Seoul