Gwanghwamun Square-image
Gwanghwamun Square-image
Gwanghwamun Square-image
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Gwanghwamun Square

Landmark & Observatory
175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Features

It is a wide plaza in front of Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace (557m long, 34m wide).
Restoration work was carried out to recreate the street in front of Gwanghwamun.
There are statues of King Sejong the Great and Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
Below the statues, there is the 'Story of Sejong' exhibition hall.
The 'Sejong-daero Pedestrian Forest Path' (a pedestrian-friendly street from Sejong-daero intersection to Seoul Station) is well-maintained.

Transportation

5Line

2 Exit

Location