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The Wongudan Temple is a jewel unknown for many of the inhabitants of Seoul. It was erected on 1897, in the period when the king Sojong autoproclaimed himself emperor of the Daehan Empire. As this was a title which made … Continue reading
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The “global street” ends at the Cheonggye Stream, a collector channel during Joseon dynasty. The role of the channel was also to part the town in two: the North part was inhabited by the officials and the nobility, while the … Continue reading
Back to South Korea again! Do you want to know what a “global street is”? Well, it is part of a project of Seoul municipality, which address the issue of the foreigner inhabitants of the city. As they are more … Continue reading
Do you want to have a break right in the heart of the city? Then City Hall Plaza is the right place for you! It’s easy to be reached if you take the no.1 subway line and get down to … Continue reading
On your way to or from Namsan Mountain, you mai stroll a little through Namsangol Hanok Garden. During Joseon dynasty, this was a kind of resort. Sometime they called it Cheonghak-dong after the blue cranes who inhabited the area. To … Continue reading
Another way to see the city from above, is to go to the Namsan Tower. One may arrive there by bus, by cable-car or by the tourist bus. I picked out the last one. The Korean capital is surrounded by … Continue reading
If you want a panoramic view over the city, one of the option would be to climb into the 63 Building. The premises of the Korea Life Insurance company was erected on 1985. It is 249 m high and has … Continue reading
After I have seen many k-drama with historical subject, I am familiarized with the Joseon period atmosphere, so I was looking forward to follow the enactment of the royal guards exchange. It was a colourful spectacle, admired by many people … Continue reading
Deoksugung was the second palace I visited in Seoul. It is situated in the City Hall Plaza, encircled by modern buildings. The entrance fee is 1000 won. It is the most “modern” of all. Even if it was constructed in … Continue reading
Buddhism has been introduced in Korea in 372. Blended with Shamanist (the initial religion of the nation) and Japanese Zen elements, it created the Korean Buddhism. The Bongeunsa Temple has been erected in 794 by monk Yeonhue Sunim, during the … Continue reading