In Korea, every dynasty had its own Seonwonjeon in which former kings' portraits were enshrined. This is the last existing Seonwonjeon of the Joseon Dynasty, and it is located in the innermost part of the Changdeokgung Palace.

Changdeokgung (Korean: 창덕궁; lit. The Palace of Prospering Virtue), also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897). [1]

Changdeokgung Palace is the second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Seoul. It was selected as a representative palace for its notable beauty in the history of palace architecture in East Asia and for its excellent arrangement with the surrounding naturalenvironment.

2024年6月13日 · Did you know that Changdeokgung Palace is the only Joseon palace that is hailed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site? This fact alone makes it a no-brainer why it is worth a visit, but if you need specifics, this section will help you pan out your trip to Changdeokgung.

2025年2月1日 · Changdeokgung Palace is a grand royal residence located east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is the best preserved of the remaining Joseon palaces. The palace is the second oldest in Seoul after Gyeongbokgung and was used as a …

Changdeokgung Palace was often called Donggwol, or the East Palace, and had no boundaries that separated it from Changgyeonggung Palace. It was built in harmony with the surroundings and is regarded as the most Korean-style palace.

2024年12月29日 · Changdeokgung Palace & Its Secret Garden. Inscribed in 1997, the Changdeokgung Palace Complex became the only one of the Joseon palaces with the UNESCO World Heritage title. It is over 600 years old and is masterfully designed to blend in …

Although a two-storied palace building, its architectural style strongly reflects that of an ordinary building with absence of decoration. The first story is 8 kan wide across the front and 3 kan deep on the side, while the second story is 6 kan wide across the front and 1 kan deep on the side.

2023年10月1日 · We guide you through all the essential information about visiting Changdeokgung Palace, including how to get to the Palace, how much it costs to enter Changdeokgung Palace and a quick rundown of all the main highlights inside the Palace complex.

Changdeokgung Palace, along with its captivating Huwon Secret Garden, is a major attraction in Seoul. Exploring this historic site is among the top-notch things to do in the city. The palace showcases exquisite Korean architecture and is a great peek into Korea’s rich culture and history.