Friday, June 11, 2010

Namsangol Hanok Village


A large pavilion overlooks a tranquil pond and an outdoor stage where dances and dramas are performed on weekends. An exhibition hall exhibits traditional handicrafts produced by artists designated "Human Cultural Properties." It also sells souvenirs and various folk handicraft products.



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Gyeongbokgung


A royal palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. First constructed in 1394 and reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. The name of the palace, Gyeongbokgung, translates in English as "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven."



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Namsan Tower


Namsan Tower also known as the N Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower located in Namsan Mountain, central Seoul, South Korea. Built in 1969, and opened to the public in 1980, the tower has been a symbol of Seoul and measures 236.7 m (777 ft) in height (from the base) and tops out at 479.7 m (1,574 ft) above sea level.


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