Gwanghwamun Gate stands as the main entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace, easily recognized by its massive granite base topped with a two-story wooden pavilion. This structure acts as the ceremonial gateway to the largest royal palace of the…
Gwanghwamun to Cheonggyecheon
Walk Seoul's grand civic boulevard from the historic palace gates to the peaceful, sunken waters of Cheonggyecheon Stream.
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1. Gwanghwamun Gate
2. Statue of King Sejong the Great
The statue of King Sejong the Great is a golden bronze monument that stands six point two meters tall in the middle of Gwanghwamun Square. The ruler is depicted seated with a book, reflecting the intellectual leadership he provided during…
3. Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin
A seventeen-meter tall bronze figure of Admiral Yi Sun-sin stands prominently on Sejong-daero, holding a sword and anchored by a pedestal that towers over the street. The admiral is depicted in armor, accompanied at the base by a miniature…
4. Cheonggye Plaza
Cheonggye Plaza is dominated by a spiraling, red-and-blue metal sculpture called the Spring Tower. Rising from the center of the square, the work by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen mimics the shape of a seashell or a…
5. Mojeon Bridge
Mojeon Bridge, also known as Mojeongyo, marks the western entry point of the Cheonggyecheon stream restoration in central Seoul. This stone arch bridge follows the traditional architectural style of the Joseon Dynasty, referencing a…
6. Gwangtonggyo Bridge
Gwangtonggyo Bridge is a stone structure crossing the Cheonggyecheon stream in central Seoul. It is a series of granite blocks that have been a part of the city’s infrastructure since fourteen ten, when it was commissioned by King Taejong.…
7. Samilgyo
Samilgyo, or Samil Bridge, spans the Cheonggyecheon stream in the heart of downtown Seoul. The bridge is distinguished by blue strip lights that illuminate its sides after dark, contrasting with the steady flow of the restored stream…