Heungnyemun
Second gate of the Korean royal palace
| Heungnyemun | |
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| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 흥례문 |
| Hanja | 興禮門 |
| Revised Romanization | Heungnyemun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hŭngnyemun |
Heungnyemun (Korean: 흥례문; Hanja: 興禮門) is second gate of Gyeongbok Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was torn down in the 20th century, but was restored along with Gwanghwamun as part of the restoration project from 2001 to 2021.[1]
History
During the Joseon Dynasty, gatekeepers worked alternately for two hours at the gate. During the Japanese colonial era of the 20th century, Japan demolished Heungnyemun and built a building for the Japanese Government-General of Korea on its spot. However, Heungnyemun was rebuilt on the same spot after independence in 1945.[2]
Transport
- Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3)
- Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5)
- City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1 and Seoul Subway Line 2)
See also
- Gwanghwamun Plaza
- Statue of King Sejong
- Jeong Do-jeon
- Gyeongbokgung
- Cheonggyecheon
- Bugaksan
References
South Korea portal
- ^ "Gyeongbokgung Palace and Its History". Cultural Heritage Administration.
- ^ "Heungnyemun Gate". Cultural Heritage Administration.
